#MeToo whistleblowing is upending century-old legal precedent demanding loyalty to the boss
When was the last time you agreed to keep a secret?
Social Sciences
Mar 5, 2019
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News tagged with loyalty
Travelers use hotels' loyalty programs to get instant perks and rewards
Many travellers are members of multiple loyalty programmes, and the role of these programmes is often insignificant when choosing between different hotels, a new study from the University of Eastern Finland shows. Tourists ...
Economics & Business
Feb 20, 2019
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Fear of disloyalty drives bias against bicultural immigrants
Members of a majority group tend to hold negative views of minority-group individuals who claim more than one identity, according to new Yale-led research. The negative bias is driven by fear that dual-identity individuals ...
Social Sciences
Nov 1, 2018
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Researcher studies how professional sports fans use mobile phones
Seok Kang, an associate professor in the Department of Communication at The University of Texas at San Antonio, is researching how professional sports teams build loyalty by engaging their fans through their mobile devices.
Social Sciences
Nov 28, 2017
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Supertasters a super opportunity for advertisers
For food and beverage advertisers, understanding consumer taste preferences is critical. New research is shedding more light on what drives the preferences of one group, known as supertasters. This research may allow advertisers ...
Economics & Business
Dec 20, 2016
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Not all frequent flyer programs are created equal, new study shows
From checked luggage to a pillow, blanket or simple snacks onboard, travelers have become accustomed to an assortment of extra costs when flying. It's difficult for airlines to gain and keep customer loyalty at a time when ...
Economics & Business
Feb 10, 2016
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Starbucks: Mobile order-and-pay now available nationally
Starbucks says its mobile app that lets people order and pay in advance will be available nationally starting Tuesday. That means lattes, breakfast sandwiches and other items you want could theoretically be waiting for you ...
Business
Sep 22, 2015
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Customer commitment has many faces, differs globally
Companies that want to increase customers' loyalty and get their repeat business would do well to understand the nuanced ways in which and reasons why a customer is committed to that company, according to a recent study by ...
Economics & Business
Jul 7, 2015
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Starbucks breakdown shows how registers have evolved
A glitch that disabled registers at thousands of Starbucks stores Friday was a reminder of the invisible systems restaurants rely on to run increasingly sophisticated operations.
Business
Apr 27, 2015
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Rangers and visitors build links on park visits
Interactions between visitors to Karijini National Park in the Pilbara and park rangers makes for happier visitors, according to recent research.
Ecology
Apr 8, 2015
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