Reimagining the Economy: What Would It Take to Put People First?
Could new ways of working be the remedy for society's ills? In an excerpt from the book Democratize Work, Julie Battilana shares how domestic workers banded together to gain power in an economy that...
View ArticleWhen the Rubber Meets the Road, Most Commuters Text and Email While Driving
Laws and grim warnings have done little to deter distracted driving. Commuters routinely use their time behind the wheel to catch up on emails, says research by Raffaella Sadun, Thomaz Teodorovicz, and...
View ArticleAfter the 'Crypto Crash,' What's Next for Digital Currencies?
After soaring to dizzying levels, Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies have lost more than half of their value in recent months. Scott Duke Kominers discusses crypto's volatility, potential for...
View ArticleDid Pandemic Stimulus Funds Spur the Rise of 'Meme Stocks'?
Remember the GameStop stock frenzy? Research by Robin Greenwood and colleagues shows how market speculation can flare up when you combine stimulus funds, trading platforms, and plain old boredom.
View ArticleBurgers with Bugs? What Happens When Restaurants Ignore Online Reviews
Negative Yelp reviews hold more sway with consumers than restaurateurs might think. A machine learning study by Chiara Farronato reveals how online platforms amplify the customer voice, and why...
View ArticleWill Demand for Women Executives Finally Shrink the Gender Pay Gap?
Women in senior management have more negotiation power than they might think in today's labor market, says research by Paul Healy and Boris Groysberg. Is it time for more women to seek better...
View ArticleDoes Religious Belief Affect Organizational Performance?
Chinese firms exposed to Confucianism outperformed peers and contributed more to their communities, says a recent study. James Heskett considers whether the role of religion in management merits...
View Article6 Strategies for Building Socially Responsible—and Profitable—Companies
Businesses don't need to sacrifice the bottom line to support the planet. In the book Purpose and Profit, George Serafeim offers a roadmap for companies ready to embrace their role as societal change...
View ArticleWhy People Crave Feedback—and Why We’re Afraid to Give It
How am I doing? Research by Francesca Gino and colleagues shows just how badly employees want to know. Is it time for managers to get over their discomfort and get the conversation going at work?
View ArticleBuilding an 'ARMY' of Fans: Marketing Lessons from K-Pop Sensation BTS
Few companies can boast a customer base as loyal and engaged as BTS fans. In a case study, Doug Chung shares what marketers can learn from the boyband's savvy use of social media and authentic...
View ArticleWhen Parents Tell Kids to ‘Work Hard,’ Do They Send the Wrong Message?
It takes more than grit to succeed in a world rife with systemic inequity. So why don't we tell children that? Research by Ashley Whillans and colleagues shows how honest talk about social barriers...
View ArticleUniversity of the Future: Finding the Next World Leaders in Higher Ed
Which universities will step into the void as American colleges decline? In the book Empires of Ideas, William Kirby explores how the history of higher education in the US, China, and Germany might...
View ArticleNow Is the Time for Entrepreneurs to Play Offense
With the specter of recession looming, many worried founders and executives are aggressively shoring up cash. But shrewd entrepreneurs are using these six tactics instead to gain advantage, says...
View ArticleYour Best Employees Are Burning Out: A Framework for Retaining Talent
Companies have long ignored the factors that are burning out employees today. Hise Gibson and MaShon Wilson offer a five-step approach for leaders who are ready to confront this scourge and support...
View ArticleCan Amazon Remake Health Care?
Amazon has disrupted everything from grocery shopping to cloud computing, but can it transform health care with its One Medical acquisition? Amitabh Chandra discusses company's track record in health...
View ArticleIt’s All in a Name: Reputable Investors Help Startups Shine
Attracting high-quality talent is a challenge for any young firm. Shai Bernstein says startups get a reputation boost and draw more job applicants when they're backed by well-known venture capital...
View ArticleIncome Inequality Is Rising. Are We Even Measuring It Correctly?
Policymakers trying to shrink the income gap have long relied on a statistical benchmark to guide decisions. But taking a broader view of inequality might lead to better solutions, say Jon Jachimowicz...
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