The Daily Stat: Blondes — and Their Husbands — Earn More

Are you having trouble viewing this email? If so, click here to see it in a web browser. HOME   |   BLOGS   |   THE MAGAZINE   |   BOOKS   |   AUTHORS   |   STORE RSS   |   Mobile JULY 16, 2010 Blondes — and Their Husbands — Earn More Blondes earn 7% more than brunettes, an effect as large as the wage boost from an additional year of education, according to a study of 13,000 Caucasian women by David W. Johnston of Queensland University of Technology in Australia. While blondes are no more likely to wed, the men they marry earn an average of 6% more than husbands of women with other hair colors, Johnston reports. Previous research shows that employers wrongly consider attractive workers to be more productive. Source: Telegraph.co.uk Share Today's Stat: RELATED PRODUCT Want to Perfect Your Company's Service? Use Behavioral Science Harvard Business Review Article Many managers haven't carefully considered the underlying psychology of service encounters. Fortunately, behavioral science offers new insights into better service management. In this article, the authors translate findings from behavioral-science research into five operating principles. ADVERTISEMENT Follow the Stat: BEST SELLERS Guide to Persuasive Presentations HBR's 10 Must Reads: The Essentials Financial Intelligence Collection HBR's 10 Must Reads on Managing Yourself Guide to Better Business Writing PREVIOUS STATS Chilly Offices Limit Productivity More Consumers Labeled as High Credit Risks The Slim Wages of U.S. Pro Soccer Eurozone Execs Report Slow Recovery Economics Degree Is Best Route to CEO Job Wal-Mart Goes All Out to Battle $7,000 Fine World Cup Ball Gives Adidas Top "Share of Buzz" More Dads Become Primary Caregivers Whistle-Blowers' Impact Depends on the Press Don't Sit Up Straight Job Seekers, Take Note Whether you've been laid off or are considering a job change, HBR's Guide to Getting a Job will help ensure that your next move is the right one. Only $19.95. Buy now » UNSUBSCRIBE   |   UPDATE YOUR PROFILE   |   MORE EMAIL NEWSLETTERS   |   PRIVACY POLICY Was this email forwarded to you? If so, sign up to start receiving your own copy. ABOUT THIS MAILING LIST You have received this message because you subscribed to the "The Daily Stat" email newsletter from Harvard Business Review. If at any point you wish to remove yourself from this list, change your email address, or sign up for other email newsletters and alerts, please visit the Harvard Business Review Email Newsletter Preference Center. ADVERTISE WITH HBR This enewsletter is read by thousands of decision makers every day. Learn more about connecting your brand with this audience. Copyright © 2010 Harvard Business School Publishing, an affiliate of Harvard Business School. All rights reserved. Harvard Business Publishing | 60 Harvard Way | Boston, MA 02163 Customer Service: 800-545-7685 (+1-617-783-7600 outside the U.S. and Canada)