The Surprisingly Lax Oversight of the Security Guard Industry
The private security industry is exploding, but regulations and training aren’t keeping up.
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Looking for a Promotion? Pure Motivations Produce the Best Results
A new study of West Point cadets finds those driven by purely internal motivations were the most likely to succeed.
The Red Cross Says How It Spent Hurricane Sandy Donations Is a ‘Trade Secret’
The charity is fighting ProPublica's public records request for information on how it raised and spent money after the superstorm.
Does Faith Make You a Better Worker?
If you attend a church that promotes messages about faith and employment, you might be more committed, satisfied, and entrepreneurial on the job.
Virtual Economies Are the Future of Consumption
You know the $21 billion mobile gaming industry you contributed to by purchasing the latest iteration of Angry Birds? Look to it for clues about how we’ll soon consume all digital content.
#InstagrammingAfrica: The Narcissism of Global Voluntourism
Voluntourism is ultimately about the fulfillment of the volunteers themselves, not necessarily what they bring to the communities they visit.
Slavery’s Legacy: Race-Based Economic Inequality
Two European researchers find a link between county-level slavery in 1860 and economic inequality today.
Whither American Cruise Ships?
Shipping out to sea on a luxury cruise liner just doesn't seem to fit too well within our current economic or environmental realities.
Does Innovation Always Lead to Gentrification?
A new study makes the development of innovation districts sound like a win-win for all parties involved. But a look at some existing districts, like Boston’s Cambridge or Brooklyn’s Dumbo, makes it clear that there are downsides too.