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MIT, Harvard and Stanford scientists find “weaker ties” are more beneficial for job seekers
Paper presents first large-scale experimental evidence on causal effects of strong and weak ties on job mobility.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 24, 2022


World's most boring jobs and people discovered by researchers. Is it you?
The peer-reviewed study into the science of boredom has uncovered the jobs, characteristics, and hobbies that are considered a snoozer.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 11, 2022


The world's most boring person discovered by researchers
The most boring person in the world has been discovered and it is a religious data entry worker who likes watching TV and lives in a town.
Joseph Shavit
May 8, 2022


Employee training pays off with fewer layoffs
Companies that invested more in employee training before the pandemic were less likely to lay off their employees and reduce their workforce
Joseph Shavit
Jan 7, 2022


What commute information from smartphones can predict about individual job performance
Information about worker commutes from smartphones and fitness trackers can predict individual job performance, according to a new study.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 21, 2021


Unhappy with your career? New AI tool can help you change that!
Researchers have developed a machine learning-based method that can identify and recommend jobs with similar underlying skill sets to you
Joshua Shavit
Aug 7, 2021


Meeting global climate targets will lead to 8 million more energy jobs worldwide by 2050
Researchers found that action to reach climate goals would increase net jobs by about 8 million by 2050 primarily in solar and wind sectors
Joseph Shavit
Jul 26, 2021
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