Friday the 13th is here. Its impact on your work day may not be so scary

Business can be risky, so it’s natural that superstitions can sometimes creep in when money and careers are at stake. This workweek ends on Friday the 13th, so in the Western world, the stage is set for fear to influence commerce. Let’s take a look at the so-called bad luck day’s origins and how it impacts the business world. What is a fear of Friday the 13th called? A fear of Friday the 13th is called “paraskevidekatriaphobia,” a term created by psychotherapist Donald Dossey. It co...