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Can Money Buy Talent?by Shamus Khan

Companies often single out superstar employees for big paychecks, but innovation rarely comes from individual geniuses.

ILLUSTRATION: CHRISTOPH NIEMANN

The Cult of the Fifteen-Hour Dayby James Surowiecki

The negative effects of working long hours, for companies and for employees, are clear. So why has it been so hard for businesses to change?

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Turkey’s Troubled Watersby Jenna Krajeski

A small Turkish fishing village has found itself at the center of a government-corruption scandal.

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1/21 11:54 AM
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A Better Way to Pay Workers

By Shamus Khan
Big wage gaps among co-workers don’t necessarily mean that the highest-paid person is the best one.
1/19 9:37 AM
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Disquiet in a Turkish Fishing Village

By Jenna Krajeski
Fishermen and other residents of a small Turkish village contend with the country’s growing corruption scandal.
1/17 5:31 PM
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Salad Days at Chuck E. Cheese

By Carmen Maria Machado
The party-space chain recently agreed to be bought by an investment firm. Will it retain its weirdness?
1/17 3:29 PM
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In Praise of Better Praise

By Maria Konnikova
Rather than inspiring better results, giving positive feedback often appears to backfire.
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