Can AI Save Physicians from Burnout?
With many physicians suffering from burnout, artificial intelligence could be a potential solution. Yet if health care payment models continue to push doctors to treat as many patients as possible, AI...
View ArticleWhy Companies Shouldn't Delay Software Updates—Even After CrowdStrike's Flaw
The CrowdStrike outage created a new sense of urgency for companies to protect their tech systems. A study by Shane Greenstein and colleagues illustrates just how many companies are vulnerable to...
View ArticlePost-CrowdStrike, Six Questions to Test Your Company's Operational Resilience
Companies unprepared for disasters risk not only their competitive advantage but their very existence. Hise Gibson and Anita Lynch break down what a company needs to build its operational resilience,...
View ArticleElection 2024: What's at Stake for Business and the Workplace?
Immigration, climate change, health care, and personal freedoms are just a few of the issues that US presidential candidates—and voters—will spar over. Harvard Business School faculty members discuss...
View ArticleWhy Competing With Tech Giants Requires Finding Your Own Edge
In the new book Smart Rivals, Feng Zhu and Bonnie Yining Cao show business leaders how to create competitive advantages by uncovering their hidden strengths and leveraging their individual capabilities.
View ArticleReading the Financial Crisis Warning Signs: Credit Markets and the 'Red-Zone'
While fears about slowing economic growth have roiled stock markets in recent weeks, credit markets remain stable and bullish, and a recession hasn't materialized as some analysts predicted. Robin...
View ArticleCan AI Match Human Ingenuity in Creative Problem-Solving?
Generative AI handles a variety of business tasks, but can it develop creative solutions to problems? Yes, although some of the best ideas emerge when humans and machines work together, according to...
View ArticleShoot for the Stars: What to Know About the Space Economy
Outer space has come a long way since the 1960s. Matthew Weinzierl explains the current state of the space economy, highlighting the various opportunities for businesses hidden among the stars.
View ArticleIs It Even Possible to Dam the Flow of Misleading Content Online?
With a US presidential election on the horizon, tech companies are struggling to stem misinformation on social media. Research by Scott Duke Kominers and Jesse Shapiro suggests it's time to focus on...
View ArticleMcDonald’s and the Post #MeToo Rules of Sex in the Workplace
As #MeToo cast a spotlight on harassment in the workplace, former McDonald's CEO Stephen Easterbrook went from savior to pariah. Drawing from a series of case studies, Lynn Paine outlines seven lessons...
View ArticleWhat Happens When Business Owners Turn to ChatBots for Advice
Can generative AI help entrepreneurs solve their business problems? Yes, but mostly when companies are already thriving, suggests research by Rembrand Koning that reveals the potential for AI-powered...
View ArticleThe Climate Targets Leaders Need to Know as Regulations Loom
Is "net zero" better than "carbon neutral"? New rules related to climate risk disclosure are raising the stakes for executives trying to set meaningful decarbonization goals. Michael Toffel demystifies...
View ArticleAdvice for the New CEO: Talk to Your Employees Early and Often
Shortly after a new CEO takes over, uncertainty and fear dampen communication among employees, research by Raffaella Sadun and colleagues shows. Sadun explains the steps organizations can take to get...
View ArticleGlobal Talent, Local Obstacles: Why Time Zones Matter in Remote Work
Remote employees working in different time zones often stretch beyond their typical schedule to connect with colleagues in real time. But communicating after hours is especially challenging for some...
View ArticleWhy Small Businesses Deserve More Credit
Small firms and startups don't always seem like sound lending opportunities to banks. But research by Olivia Kim shows that they draw down debt conservatively—and expanding their access to credit could...
View ArticleIf a Car Can Drive Itself, Can It Make Life-or-Death Decisions?
AI is transforming industries from retail to finance, but what about the moral quandaries posed by thinking machines? Buckle your seatbelts: Joseph Badaracco probes the most consequential questions...
View ArticleCharting 'Cheapflation': How Budget Brands Got So Pricey
Rising prices prompted many consumers to shift to lower-cost goods from premium brands. However, an analysis of millions of products by Alberto Cavallo shows how inflation hit budget products harder in...
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