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  Why People Crave Feedback—and Why We’re Afraid to Give It

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  If you were talking with a woman and noticed a splotch of red marker on her nose, would you tell her? You’re not alone if you would prefer to remain …

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  6 Strategies for Building Socially Responsible—and Profitable—Companies

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  A dozen years ago, Harvard Business School Professor George Serafeim wondered why some companies operated with an eye toward the greater good, while …

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  Will Demand for Women Executives Finally Shrink the Gender Pay Gap?

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  Pressure to increase gender diversity in C-suites is so intense that companies are trying to draw women candidates with higher salary offers, a …

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  Burgers with Bugs? What Happens When Restaurants Ignore Online Reviews

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  There’s a saying in hospitality: The customer is always right. In fact, customers might be more influential than ever, according to a study of online …

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  Did Pandemic Stimulus Funds Spur the Rise of 'Meme Stocks'?

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  The US government set out to support consumers and jolt the economy when it issued federal stimulus checks during the early months of the COVID-19 …

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  After the 'Crypto Crash,' What's Next for Digital Currencies?

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  Recent high-profile financial meltdowns at Bitcoin, Celsius, and Terraform Labs, which together wiped out hundreds of billions in market value, …