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The enthusiasm penalty: Why motivated employees get overburdened

Researchers found that managers routinely choose the more motivated employee for extra work even when it negatively impacted employee performance and well‑being.

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Cornellian CEO leads innovative anti-metastasis cancer therapy to market

Stewart Campbell is guiding Prilukae, a novel mechanism inhibiting cancer metastasis, through regulatory approvals.

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Remote work opens doors for workers with poor mental health

New research finds that remote work options can help people with mental health challenges enter the labor market.

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Research Matters’ video podcast debuts, translating ideas into impact

Professors Chris Barrett and David Rand spotlight Cornell research on real‑world challenges including food prices and AI

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Search platforms rewrite the rules of online shopping

Johnson School professors offer perspective into how platforms design rankings and use behavioral and demographic information to influence consumer decisions.

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People use enjoyment, not time spent, to measure goal progress

Cornell professor Kaitlin Woolley ’12, found that people gauge goal progress more by enjoyment than time spent.

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Want to strengthen your relationship? Try talking about money

Romance is usually the topic on Valentine’s Day, but financial conversations offer lasting benefits in long-term relationships.

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Could learning about happiness improve economics education?

Integrating happiness research into courses ranging from macroeconomics to electives can benefit students, according to Johnson School professor.

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What makes goal-setting apps motivate – or backfire?

Digital tools meant to aid goal‑setting can sometimes sap motivation, but new Cornell‑coauthored research shows how technology can do better