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Dangerous and Under the Radar: New Study Examines Ways to Protect Sex Workers
June 7, 2011 Sex work is unprotected, increasingly dangerous and needs to be decriminalized, according to a new report published in the Canadian Review of Sociology. The study calls for sweeping changes to sex ... > full story -
To Boost Customer Satisfaction, Owners Should Pay Attention to Employee Job Satisfaction
June 1, 2011 A new study has found that CEOs who pay attention to employees' job satisfaction are able to boost both customer satisfaction and "repurchase intentions," or the number of customers that intend to ... > full story -
Happiness: The Neglected Role of Job Design
May 31, 2011 People who are given greater variety and independence in their jobs feel both less stressed and more satisfied, according to findings which suggest that several management practices designed to make ... > full story -
Big Bucks for MLB Megastars Mean Big Team Profits, but Fewer Wins
May 25, 2011 Spending top dollar for megastar players like Miguel Cabrera and Alex Rodriguez helps Major League Baseball teams attract fans and earn higher profits, but clubs that spend the bulk of their player ... > full story -
'Genetic Predisposition' Argument in Canadian Courts May Diminish Influence of Other Factors
May 24, 2011 Using genetic predisposition as a factor in medical conditions presented in Canadian legal cases may diminish the impact of occupational, environmental and social factors in determining health ... > full story -
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Women Entering the Workforce Expect Less Than Men, Canadian Study Finds
May 19, 2011 Women have lower career expectations than men, anticipating smaller paychecks and longer waits for promotions, according to a new study. When comparing expectations of university females and males, ... > full story -
Pro Athletes Ought to Bargain Outside Federal Court, Legal Scholar Says
May 17, 2011 A labor law expert says as long as federal judges continue to enable NFL players to bargain in the courthouse, and not at the traditional bargaining table, collective bargaining will be a stunted ... > full story -
How Much Does Email Cost a Business?
May 9, 2011 Email use is a hidden cost for many businesses but a simple formula developed by researchers in the UK and Australia can help bosses work out how much of an employee's salary is effectively paying ... > full story -
Study Finds Livestock-Related 'Staph' Strain in Child Care Worker
May 6, 2011 A new strain of Staphylococcus aureus bacteria associated with exposure to livestock was recently discovered in one Iowa child care worker who reported no contact with livestock, according to ... > full story -
Traveler's Alert: Business Travel Linked to Obesity and Poor Health
May 2, 2011 People who travel for business two weeks or more a month have higher body mass index, higher rates of obesity and poorer self-rated health than those who travel less often. Overall, the researchers ... > full story
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