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20 May 2026

Small money changes shape financial stress

A study of US workers finds that small weekly changes in income, expenses and overspending change how stressed people feel at home and at work. Relief often comes from modest income gains or lower spending.

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11 May 2026

COVID did not change fathering in the long term

A long study in a major Philippine city found that most fathers returned to pre-pandemic levels of care after COVID. Only men whose jobs were lost or reduced kept higher involvement with childrens school care.

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28 Apr 2026

Framing problems as losses makes employees speak up

Research in the Journal of Applied Psychology shows that when managers describe problems as collective losses, employees are more likely to offer suggestions. Three studies with nearly 2,000 people found stronger voice when issues were framed as potential losses.

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18 Dec 2025

Preventing problems when you are on holiday

Many employees want time off but still feel pressure to stay connected. An expert says managers should set clear rules before vacations, employees should report deadlines and teams should arrange backup so people can really disconnect.

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8 Dec 2025

After-work invitations can help some employees but harm others

New research shows after-work invitations often make socially confident employees feel connected, while shy workers can feel pressure and anxiety. Authors advise people to know their limits and for coworkers to think before inviting.

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