Eye-tracking reveals what people look at during virtual meetings

How focused or distracted are people during a Zoom meeting? A new study that used eye-tracking technology finds room for improvement.

Rachel Cramer-Iowa State • futurity
Feb. 9, 2022 ~6 min

5 strategies employers can use to address workplace mental health issues

Two years of pandemic have put a severe strain on the mental health of America’s workers. Employers with a plan in place will be best equipped to help them cope.

Patricia L. Haynes, Associate Professor of Health Promotion Sciences, University of Arizona • conversation
Feb. 7, 2022 ~9 min


Microsoft purchase of Activision Blizzard won't clean up gamer culture overnight: 5 essential reads about sexual harassment and discrimination in gaming and tech

Sexual harassment and discrimination in gaming and tech are not inevitable or permanent, write experts in the field. The solutions are positive community standards and women in power.

Eric Smalley, Science + Technology Editor • conversation
Jan. 18, 2022 ~10 min

What Supreme Court's block of vaccine mandate for large businesses will mean for public health: 4 questions answered

A legal scholar explains what the ruling means for other vaccine mandates and the government’s ability to protect public health.

Debbie Kaminer, Professor of Law, Baruch College, CUNY • conversation
Jan. 14, 2022 ~8 min

What will get clothes factories to comply with labor standards?

A new study details baseline actions apparel factories need to take to be compliant with labor standards. But will consumers agree to paying the extra cost?

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
Nov. 30, 2021 ~5 min

Half of unvaccinated workers say they'd rather quit than get a shot – but real-world data suggest few are following through

While surveys have shown a large share of unvaccinated workers threatening to quit over a mandate, the reality is few actually do.

Annie Neimand, Research Director and Digital Strategist for frank, College of Journalism and Communications, University of Florida • conversation
Sept. 24, 2021 ~5 min

Turning off your camera can ease ‘Zoom fatigue’

All day virtual meetings can bring on "Zoom fatigue," especially for women and new employees. But there may be a solution: Turn off the camera.

Sofia Sanchez-U. Arizona • futurity
Sept. 2, 2021 ~5 min

How Zoom messed up access for disabled users

"Zoom's update didn't so much solve inaccessibility as shine a spotlight on it," writes Courtney Wade. But there are actions we can take to improve our workplaces.

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
Aug. 18, 2021 ~9 min


The Activision Blizzard lawsuit shows gamer culture still has a long way to go: 5 essential reads about sexual harassment and discrimination in gaming and tech

Sexual harassment and discrimination in gaming and tech is not inevitable or permanent, write experts in the field. The solutions are positive community standards and women in power.

Eric Smalley, Science + Technology Editor • conversation
July 30, 2021 ~10 min

Big data analysis examines #MeToo statements

New research uses big data analysis to examine what men have said in response to #MeToo allegations of sexual misconduct and harassment against them.

Jennifer Rainey Marquez-Georgia State • futurity
April 26, 2021 ~9 min

/

8