The green-certified hotels performed no better than hotels without the certification

Many travelers say they would prefer to stay at eco-friendly hotels, but lodging facilities don’t benefit financially from acquiring certification for green business practices, new research shows. Researchers compared five years’ worth of financial data for hotels with and without third-party audits for practices like saving energy, conserving water and recycling. The green-certified hotels performed Read more about The green-certified hotels performed no better than hotels without the certification[…]

Cost-cutting measures shook up the employer-employee relationship

After cutbacks and layoffs, remaining employees were more likely to feel they were treated fairly if the companies invested in them – and morale was less likely to plunge, according to new research. Those investments can include training for workers, team-building exercises or improving company culture. Even keeping workloads manageable after layoffs can help employees’ Read more about Cost-cutting measures shook up the employer-employee relationship[…]

Couples who disagree on savings and investment decisions are twice as likely to divorce

While it is well known that fighting over money can lead couples to divorce court, new research from the University of California San Diego’s Rady School of Management finds that differences in risk preferences, especially when it comes to financial matters, are likely a root cause of marital separation. The longitudinal study, appearing in The Economic Read more about Couples who disagree on savings and investment decisions are twice as likely to divorce[…]

How entrepreneurs emotional intelligence bring them more successful

Putting on a happy face might not be enough for entrepreneurs to win over potential investors. Despite perceptions that entrepreneurs should always be positive about their ventures, a study led by a Washington State University researcher found that entrepreneurs whose facial expressions moved through a mix of happiness, anger and fear during funding pitches were Read more about How entrepreneurs emotional intelligence bring them more successful[…]