Pandemic pushed many moms out of the workforce

New research documents how the COVID-19 pandemic, and resulting loss of in-person education for kids, has sidelined mothers from the workforce.

Sara Savat-WUSTL • futurity
March 2, 2021 ~10 min

Pandemic pushed many moms out of the workforce

New research documents how the COVID-19 pandemic, and resulting loss of in-person education for kids, has sidelined mothers from the workforce.

Sara Savat-WUSTL • futurity
March 2, 2021 ~10 min


4 causes of ‘Zoom fatigue’ and what you can do about it

Video chat platforms have design flaws that exhaust the human mind and body, leading to "Zoom fatigue." But there are easy ways to mitigate the effects.

Stanford • futurity
Feb. 24, 2021 ~12 min

4 causes of ‘Zoom fatigue’ and what you can do about it

Video chat platforms have design flaws that exhaust the human mind and body, leading to 'Zoom fatigue.' But there are easy ways to mitigate their effects.

Stanford • futurity
Feb. 24, 2021 ~12 min

To close gender gap, fight pay secrecy

"An emerging body of research finds that pay secrecy policies... disadvantage women in particular."

Sara Savat-WUSTL • futurity
Feb. 15, 2021 ~10 min

How do virtual meetings affect women’s body image?

With all the virtual meetings people are attending during the pandemic, new research digs into whether seeing yourself on screen changes self-perception.

Brandie Jefferson-WUSTL • futurity
Feb. 5, 2021 ~7 min

Emotional smarts benefit entrepreneurs more than IQ

Emotional intelligence may be far more important for entrepreneurs than previously thought, researchers report.

George Vlahakis-Indiana • futurity
Feb. 2, 2021 ~5 min

What will the economy look like after the COVID recession?

An economist explains why the current COVID-19 recession is different, why lockdowns aren't the cause, and what the future could bring.

Peter Iglinski-Rochester • futurity
Jan. 27, 2021 ~8 min


Clicks on a job site reveal hiring discrimination

A broad look at recruiters' actions on a job website reveals who experiences hiring discrimination and when, report researchers.

ETH Zurich • futurity
Jan. 27, 2021 ~7 min

COVID-19 safeguards are easier if you make more money

People who earn more money are more likely to wear a mask, social distance, and work from home. For people with lower incomes, that may not be feasible.

Jill Rosen-Johns Hopkins • futurity
Jan. 20, 2021 ~6 min

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