According to the basics of crisis communications theory, disaster relief organizations should always speak with “one voice.” As demonstrated through recent events such as the Los Angeles wildfires, information these organizations provide through social media can be vital to saving…
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Gig Economy May Serve as Substitute for Those Seeking Other, More Permanent Work
While traditionally laid off employees have relied on consumer credit and unemployment insurance to maintain consumption, research finds that the gig economy serves as a substitute for many seeking other, more permanent work. In a paper published in the Journal…
When We Feel a Loss of Control, We Seek Out Others Like Ourselves
Amid these turbulent times, as our society comes to grips with headlines about wars, the latest health scares, rising prices and social upheaval, people feeling a loss of personal control tend to seek out others who are more like themselves.…