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Managers can still provide ethical leadership in remote environments if they’re able to convey genuine care for employees. pixdeluxe/E+ via Getty Images

Ethical leadership can boost well‑being and performance in remote work environments

Researchers found that when salespeople perceived their leaders as ethical, they felt more committed to the organization.
More than 50 percent of US tech startup founders have previous experience in other companies. The work cultures of those former employers are not always easy to shake off. PeopleImages.com - Yuri A/Shutterstock

Tech startup culture is not as innovative as founders may think

Founders often carry over aspects of old workplace culture into new businesses.
Despite the challenges of performing research during COVID-19, researchers reported connecting on a more vulnerable level with their community partners, as they all attempted to get through the pandemic. (Shutterstock)

Preparing for the next health crisis: COVID‑19 showed the importance of community‑engaged research

Community-engaged research was disrupted by COVID-19 restrictions, meaning researchers faced serious challenges when their results were most needed: during a public health crisis.
Platforms like Zoom have been helpful in bridging geographical distances. However, a recent proposal to mine data raises questions about ownership of Indigenous Knowledge. (Chris Montgomery/Unsplash)

Zoom’s scrapped proposal to mine user data causes concern about our virtual and private Indigenous Knowledge

In-person collaboration between Indigenous communities has been aided by information technologies like Zoom. However, recent attempts to mine personal data raise concerns about data ownership.
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Don’t just bet on the metrics – personal connection is the real key to managing remote workers well

Advising managers to ‘focus on clear objectives’ with remote workers overlooks the importance of relationships as the basis for understanding performance.
Video calls often show people an image of themselves. SDI Productions/E+ via Getty Images

Staring at an image of yourself on Zoom has serious consequences for mental health – especially for women

Mirrors, selfies and knowing other people are looking at you all cause people to think of themselves as objects. Video calls are all three in one and are likely increasing the harms of self-objectification.
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Beyond Zoom, Teams and video lectures — what do university students really want from online learning?

Research is now showing what works — and what doesn’t — for students forced online by the pandemic. Better course design should be the next step.

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