Newswise Feature Channel: In the Workplace

CLA Introduces New "How to Start a Laundromat" Workshop for Aspiring Entrepreneurs

Coin Laundry Association — Mon, 28 Oct 2024 09:00:41 EST

CLA, formerly the Coin Laundry Association, is introducing the How to Start a Laundromat workshop, a one-day, in-person event designed to equip aspiring entrepreneurs and investors with the tools needed to succeed in the growing laundry business. Scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 12, 2024, at the Hilton Chicago/Oak Brook Hills Resort & Conference Center in Illinois, this workshop will provide practical guidance directly from successful laundromat operators, who will share real-world strategies on everything from selecting the right location to navigating financing options. Attendees will gain actionable insights from industry veterans, covering key considerations like building versus buying a laundromat.

Job Insecurity and Well-Being: Integrating Life History and Transactional Stress Theories

Academy of Management Journal — Fri, 25 Oct 2024 08:30:21 EST

The Vandal Theory Podcast - Season 7, Episode 5: Diversity in the Workplace

University of Idaho — Thu, 24 Oct 2024 21:45:33 EST

Question: Can you name types of diversity that could influence a team's working dynamic?

Critical Steps and More Research Needed to Support Physicians' Mental Health, Experts Say

Michigan Medicine - University of Michigan — Wed, 23 Oct 2024 17:05:43 EST

A review of what's known about the crisis in physician well-being, and what can be done to address it, also suggests a need for action by health systems, and more research.

Radiologists are Participating in Less Resident Training as Workloads Increase, New Study Shows

Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute — Tue, 22 Oct 2024 09:00:00 EST

According to new research from the Harvey L. Neiman Health Policy Institute, radiologists who teach residents are spending significantly less time each year in that teaching role. The study, published today in the Journal of The American College of Radiology, tracked the workload of 35,595 radiologists in Medicare Part B claims data from 2008 to 2020. As a percentage of total clinical workload measured in relative value units, work that involved resident training dropped from 35.3% in 2008 to 26.3% in 2019. In 2020, when the COVID-19 pandemic hit the U.S., the teaching share of work dropped further to 24.5%.

Navigating Stakeholder Biases - New Strategies for Supporting Women in Leadership

University of Michigan Ross School of Business — Mon, 21 Oct 2024 09:55:35 EST

Women and individuals with minoritized identities who reach senior executive positions often face more intense scrutiny. Previous research has recommended that organizations provide critical stakeholders with specific, relevant, or personalized information about a leader to reduce negative biases.

Unpaid Caregiving Is Undervalued by Society

American Psychological Association (APA) — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 15:00:00 EST

Americans believe volunteering to help strangers contributes more to society than providing care for family or friends, even though they contribute billions of dollars' worth of labor in unpaid caregiving every year, according to research published by the American Psychological Association.

BRI Announces New Staff Appointments

Biodiversity Research Institute (BRI) — Thu, 17 Oct 2024 09:30:49 EST

Portland, ME - Biodiversity Research Institute (BRI) announces the appointment of John Schmerfeld as the new director of science operations. In this position, he will be responsible for the development and oversight of short-term and long-term strategic goals of the Institute's four research centers and 17 science programs.

Calling All University Faculty: Accepting Applications for Summer 2025 Visiting Faculty Program

Department of Energy, Office of Science — Wed, 16 Oct 2024 13:15:49 EST

College and university faculty at emerging research institutions are invited to apply to collaborate with national laboratory scientific research staff on research projects of mutual interest, the Department of Energy (DOE) Office of Science announced today.

Expert Available: Talks Between Boeing and Union Stall, No New Talks Scheduled

George Washington University — Wed, 09 Oct 2024 12:00:37 EST

Two days of federally mediated talks this week concluded with the two sides still far apart. ...

The Pitfalls of Passion: How It Can Backfire at Work--and What Managers Can Do About It

University of California, Berkeley Haas School of Business — Tue, 08 Oct 2024 19:05:27 EST

When plotting their career trajectories, young professionals are often encouraged to follow their passion. And in the entrepreneurial world, passion is often seen as a key ingredient for success. But figures such as Elon Musk, known for his passion as well as arrogance, show that this drive is not without its perils--including what researchers call "performance overconfidence."

Study Explores Stress, Social Support, and Mental Health for Men and Women Farmers

Tue, 08 Oct 2024 14:05:21 EST

Agriculture is a stressful occupation, and farmers struggle with anxiety and depression at higher levels than the general population. A new study from the University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign examines differences in mental health challenges for men and women farmers, focusing on the role of social support in mitigating stress.

World Mental Health Day: Experts Available

Johns Hopkins Bloomberg School of Public Health — Mon, 07 Oct 2024 14:05:57 EST

UMD Alumna Kim Rice DeGross Joins Smith as Office of Career Services Assistant Dean

University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business — Fri, 04 Oct 2024 10:05:33 EST

Accomplished lawyer and litigator Kim Rice DeGross will lead the Office of Career Services at the Robert H. Smith School of Business.

Prestigious Arthur S. Flemming Awards Marks 75 Years of Recognizing Excellence in Government Service

George Washington University — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 12:00:47 EST

Esteemed journalist Frank Sesno to Emcee November 13 ceremony in Washington, D.C. ...

How Passion Drives or Derails Team Innovation

University of Maryland, Robert H. Smith School of Business — Thu, 03 Oct 2024 10:05:53 EST

How Passion Drives or Derails Team Innovation

Employment Restrictions on Resource Transferability and Value Appropriation From Employees

Strategic Management Journal — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 11:05:29 EST

How Do US Firms Grow? New Evidence From a Growth Decomposition

Strategic Management Journal — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 11:05:04 EST

Dockworkers Strike to Disrupt Supply Chains

University of Miami — Wed, 02 Oct 2024 08:05:36 EST

A prolonged strike favors the longshore industry employers, allowing them to raise prices and benefit from delays and bottlenecks, according to a University of Miami management science specialist.

Expert: Dock Worker Strike Throws Volatility Into Shipping, Could Have Significant Adverse Impacts on Supply Chain

Northern Arizona University — Tue, 01 Oct 2024 13:05:47 EST