What is emotional labor, and how do we get it wrong?
The term "emotional labor" is applied to an array of home-based activities—from keeping mental to-do lists, to remembering to call your in-laws on their birthdays. Some advocate the need to teach boys emotional labor, or identify it as the unpaid j.....»»
Everyone is missing the point on streaming video
Asking whether streaming video is still worth it is very much asking the wrong question. At least if you care about your own control and flexibility......»»
Ford says UAW strike cost $1.3B, overshadowing $1.2B in Q3 net income
Ford said the deal will increase its labor costs by $850 to $900 per vehicle, reducing margins by six- or seven-tenths of a percentage point......»»
Apple Store union workers claim foul over labor audit
Workers at unionized Apple Stores are raising questions about an independent audit of the company's U.S. labor practices, suggesting it excluded them.Towson Apple StoreIn January, Apple agreed to a labor practices audit requested by several prominent.....»»
Drug detection dogs often get it wrong, and it"s a policing practice that needs to stop
Drug detection dogs are a street-level policing strategy that has now been used in Australia for more than 25 years......»»
Being humble about what you know is just one part of what makes you a good thinker, says researcher
What does it mean to be a good thinker? Recent research suggests that acknowledging you can be wrong plays a vital role......»»
Finding the genes that help kingfishers dive without hurting their brains
If you've ever belly-flopped into a pool, then you know: water can be surprisingly hard if you hit it at the wrong angle. But many species of kingfishers dive headfirst into water to catch their fishy prey. In a new study in the journal Communication.....»»
Equality in the labor market needs more than public childcare, economists say
Having children poses serious financial challenges. One researcher to demonstrate this is U.S. economist Claudia Goldin, who was awarded this year's Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences for her research on gender differences in the labor market......»»
I was wrong about the iPhone 15 Pro
I thought I knew what to expect from the iPhone 15 Pro. But after using the phone for a while, I have a confession. I was dead wrong about it......»»
At the foreshore of sustainable fishing: A new tool to tackle seafood fraud
Warming waters due to climate change, pollution, overfishing and fraud in the seafood supply chain means that knowing where your seafood comes from, and that it has been sourced sustainably and without forced labor, is as important as ever......»»
OnePlus Open vs. Google Pixel Fold: don’t buy the wrong folding phone
OnePlus just launched its very first foldable. How does it stack up against the Pixel Fold, which is also Google's first entry into the foldable market?.....»»
A change in rigidity switches the function of protein condensates involved in sensing touch
Touch plays a fundamental role in our physical, emotional, and social well-being. From a primary way of conveying emotions to sensory integration, it is crucial for the complex growth of cognitive, emotional, social, and behavioral abilities especial.....»»
Emotional expression is about fostering connections, not asserting individuality
When someone expresses their emotions, they show their passion and authentic individuality. As self-evident as it might seem, this may reflect a cultural bias, says a University of Michigan researcher......»»
Accounting is facing a labor crisis. Could fraud be part of the solution?
The field of accounting is facing a labor crisis. From the high rates of baby boomer CPAs that are retiring to the 4% decline in the number of college graduates earning a bachelor's or master's degree in accounting since the pandemic, accounting is s.....»»
I expected the Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses to be lame. I was wrong
The second-gen Ray-Ban Meta Smart Glasses have plenty to offer, with improved camera and mics, messaging, and AI. But are they worth $300?.....»»
CISOs and board members are finding a common language
86% of CISOs believe generative AI will alleviate skills gaps and talent shortages on the security team, filling labor-intensive and time-consuming security functions and freeing up security professionals to be more strategic, according to Splunk. 35.....»»
Increasing minimum wage has positive effects on employment, says study
In labor markets where employers have more control over wages, increasing the minimum wage often results in a rise in employment, according to a new study coauthored by Ioana Marinescu, an associate professor at Penn's School of Social Policy & Pract.....»»
Ecovacs Deebot X2 Omni vs. Roborock S8 Pro Ultra: Which is the best robot vacuum?
It's impossible to go wrong with either the Ecovacs X2 Omni or Roborock S8 Pro Ultra, but is one better for your smart home than the other? Here's what to know......»»
Ultium Cells EV battery plant in Ohio faces $270,000 in OSHA fines
The U.S. Department of Labor's Occupational Safety and Health Administration said investigators examining the cause of a March 2023 explosion and fire at the plant led the agency to cite the company for 17 serious violations and two other violations.....»»
Hollywood still gets Indigenous costumes wrong. This designer wants to change that
For costume designer Carmen Thompson, accurate and respectful portrayals of Indigenous peoples require intense attention to detail. Carmen Thompson, a Ditidaht/Kyuquot/Coast Salish award-winning costume designer, writer, and showrunner, describes a.....»»
SpaceX says FAA is wrong about Starlink satellite debris falling to Earth
SpaceX disputes FAA claim, says Starlink satellites fully burn up in atmosphere. Enlarge / A SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying 60 Starlink satellites launches from Cape Canaveral Air Force Station on January 29, 2020. (credit: Get.....»»