FIFTY FOUR DEGREES | 3 When did we all become risk-takers? Irina Obeada explains how perceptions of risk vary from person to person, and how living on the edge has become more commonplace. 18 In this issue... 22 Artful Accessibility Dr Killian O’Leary and Dr Leighanne Higgins show how The Marketplace and I project provides a way for businesses to better understand how the commercial world can be made more accessible. 10 Waiting Too Long Dr Roger Prudon shows the significant negative labour market impacts of mental healthcare waiting times for patients. 38 Playing Toxic Chicken Ziyi Yang explains how older K-Pop followers are ridiculed and shamed online for showing a caring and compassionate side. 6 Show a Little Compassion Professor Michael West explains the problems of inequity across the UK healthcare system and the importance of staff engagement. Working life post-menopause Professor Clare Rigg outlines her research with working women post-menopause. 50 The Little-known Brain Infection Professor Carlos Alós-Ferrer explains the many surprising effects of toxoplasmosis. 34 42 Sustainable, responsible business schools Dr Marian Iszatt-White details the B-School to ESG-School project and how business and management schools like Lancaster can change to better reflect the needs of the 21st century. 46 An Uneven Playing Field for Self-Employment Dr Cara Molyneux reveals the extra obstacles disabled entrepreneurs face on the road to success – and how we might remove them. 14 30 Tackling Essential Medicines Shortages Professor Kostas Selviaridis and Dr Nonhlanhla Dube outline work to help mitigate and even prevent medicine shortages within the UK National Health Service. The Not-So-Green Family Firms Professor Alfredo De Massis reveals research indicating family firms are often left behind when it comes to environmental practices. 26 Supporting people with MS in and out of work The Work Foundation’s Aman Navani outlines a report showing how better employer and Government support can enable people with MS to thrive at work and fulfil their potential.
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