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Between scrolling through social media and searching on the web, we are bombarded with video ads every day.
In the next few months, workplaces across the country will celebrate some of the best-known holidays in North America, including Thanksgiving and Christmas.
Today’s office-holding, business-owning, C-suite-level women are fulfilling the dreams of turn-of-the-century activists from the women’s suffrage movement.
It’s been called the Information Age, the Computer Age, and the Digital Age, but whatever the name, the last few decades have brought a whirlwind of change. Computers combined with the internet and technology offer unprecedented access to the world.
A new study from researchers at BYU reveals that perceptions of impostorism are quite common and uncovers one of the the best — and worst — ways to cope with such feelings.
A new study by BYU Marriott professors shows barely making a top 100 corporate ranking list may actually be worse for your company's financial future than being left off altogether.
Is the way we bark out orders to digital assistants like Siri, Alexa and Google Assistant making us less polite? Prompted by growing concerns, two BYU information systems researchers decided to ask.
New research discovers employees who view pornography aren't just costing companies millions of dollars in wasted time, they're causing harm to the company.
Researchers from Harvard, Yale and BYU Marriott have found a useful tool in overcoming procrastination when it comes to making financial decisions.
Employee wellness programs are popular among businesses seeking to increase productivity and cut health care costs. New research from BYU Marriott professors sheds light on how to possibly motivate employees to participate in these programs.
Getting published in the Harvard Business Review is difficult, but BYU Marriott School of Business strategy professor Jeff Dyer seems to have successfully faced the challenge.
A new study coauthored by a BYU researcher provides evidence that the gender, age and race of state supreme court justices may influence whether they are asked to write the majority opinion in a case.
Move over trust falls and ropes courses, turns out playing video games with coworkers is the real path to better performance at the office.
The Trump administration proposal to require pharmaceutical companies to publish drug prices in TV ads is unlikely to help control drug prices, according to a co-authored BYU study published Jan. 22 in JAMA Internal Medicine.
A new BYU study finds the battle between good and evil is being waged in our food packaging, and we are paying the price because of it, both in terms of health and money.
In business, it’s often about the numbers. At BYU Marriott School of Business, however, the bottom line adds up to a lot more than simply profits minus losses.
Learning has never been so entertaining— or so cheap. Whether you’re one of the 67 million Americans who listen to podcasts regularly or are just now tuning in, sorting the many subscription options can be overwhelming.
Paper or plastic? Your response to this common query at the checkout line may be a matter of personal preference, but a debate continues over which method of packaging is more eco-friendly.
Do you get a daily case of the 3 p.m. slumps? The afternoon drive to drowse can be caused by dehydration, low blood sugar, or a low-protein lunch.
You may think twice before listing "multitasking" as a skill on your resume due to top-notch research performed by BYU professors on security warnings.
Eating free samples at big box stores like Costco has become a weekend tradition for many shoppers. But just how effective are free samples when it comes to actually attracting purchases and loyalty?
Tis the season for workplace giving, and new research from BYU Marriott professor Rob Christensen reveals a blueprint for institutions looking to increase charitable donations.
Scroll through Twitter or watch an NFL game and you'll quickly remember we live in a time of unprecedented political polarization. Who's to blame for the lack of unity?
Ever tried to sell something you've owned for a while on Craigslist and found that no one is willing to pony up what you're asking?