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May 18, 2025
| THE HORIZONS TRACKER | SUNDAY, MAY 18, 2025 | |
 | The Truth About “Sustainable” Consumers Many people who label themselves as environmentally conscious may be less motivated by sustainability than they claim. A study by Nottingham Trent University and Yonsei University reveals that saving money, not saving the planet, is the main driver of collaborative consumptionthe practice of sharing or buying used goods instead of new ones. While a 2020 survey found that 70% of consumers in the UK and China engage in such practices, the new research highlights a value-action gap between what conMORE >> |
| HR DIGEST | SUNDAY, MAY 18, 2025 | |
 | Clearing up myths around the Social Security Retirement Age As Social Security 2025 updates roll out, the Social Security retirement age remains a lightning rod for confusion and misinformation. With the full retirement age (FRA) set at 67 for those born between 1960 and 1970, Americans are grappling with new Social Security age rules, murky terms, and conflicting narratives online. A 2025 EBRI report reveals only 20% of workers fully understand Social Security retirement updates, leaving many vulnerable to costly mistakes.MORE >> |
| THE HORIZONS TRACKER | SUNDAY, MAY 18, 2025 | |
 | The Neuroscience Behind Better City Planning Urbanizationthe growth of cities and townshas been accelerating worldwide. Today, 57% of people live in urban areas, up from 33% in 1960. While cities bring many benefits, such as access to jobs, education, healthcare, and culture, they also pose challenges like noise, pollution, and overcrowding. New research from Michigan State University suggests that neuroscience could help design cities that improve peoples well-being.MORE >> |
| INNOVATION EXCELLENCE | SUNDAY, MAY 18, 2025 | |
| The Real Reason Your Team Isn’t Speaking to You GUEST POST from David Burkus Its a common issue in many organizations teams not voicing obstacles or issues in their work. If youve been a leader for a while, youve probably experienced it firsthand. Maybe you and your team had a check-in meeting with everyone, and everything was positive. Everyone gives a status update.MORE >> | |
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