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When Workplaces Favor People Who Sound the Same

Are your social skills actually better than those of your peers? It may be that the way you talk matches the dominant culture, says research by Kadeem Noray.

Featuring Kadeem Noray. By Avery Forman on September 11, 2026

Managing the Business

Employees Disengaged? Show Them How They Add Value

Featuring Ethan C. Rouen, Ashley V. Whillans, and Sam Karasik. By Avery Forman on September 9, 2026

Career and Workplace

Most Careers Stall at Mid-Level, No Matter How Long People Work

Featuring Paul A. Gompers. By Ana Elena Azpúrua on September 3, 2026

Data and Technology

From P&G to Microsoft, How Companies Are Speeding AI Adoption

Featuring Iavor I. Bojinov. By Avery Forman on September 2, 2026

Entrepreneurship

Charting the Decline of the Hometown Entrepreneur

Featuring William R. Kerr. By Ana Elena Azpúrua on August 28, 2026

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We Have Better Ways to Break Habits Than Willpower. Why Don't We Use Them?

Nicotine patches have helped many smokers quit, and apps have supported people trying to shun social media's infinite scroll. And yet the fear of judgment drives people to rely on willpower to confront negative behaviors, even if they're less effective, says research by Julian Zlatev.