How Politics Drives Business Decisions in a Polarized Nation
As the US heads toward a presidential election, political polarization is influencing personal relationships, living choices, and even corporate decision-making. Research by Elisabeth Kempf reveals how...
View ArticleResearch-Based Advice for the Seasonally Overwhelmed and Schedule Challenged
With summer over and the year's end approaching, it's easy to let thoughts of unfinished projects and unmet goals spiral. Joseph Fuller, Christina Wallace, and Kathleen McGinn recommend these...
View ArticleElection 2024: Why Demographics Won't Predict the Next President
As America gets ready to vote, projecting the outcome is a closely watched game. New research by Vincent Pons and Jesse Shapiro reveals the limits of demographic data in forecasting the winner. What...
View ArticleHow AI Could Ease the Refugee Crisis and Bring New Talent to Businesses
Overwhelmed resettlement agencies are struggling to place millions of refugees in a timely manner. A study by Elisabeth Paulson shows how AI can efficiently match refugees with host countries based on...
View ArticleWe Have Better Ways to Break Habits Than Willpower. Why Don't We Use Them?
Nicotine patches have helped many smokers quit, and apps have supported people trying to shun social media's infinite scroll. And yet the fear of judgment drives people to rely on willpower to confront...
View ArticleThe Reputation Risks of Sharing Fake News
Misinformation can sway opinions about political candidates, important issues, and even corporate brands. Despite the prevalence of falsehoods and misleading headlines on social media, research by...
View ArticleWhat Happens in Vegas Could Shape the Metaverse
What could the architects of the metaverse learn from the designers of the Las Vegas Strip? Andy Wu and a fellow researcher argue that much like the interconnected resorts of the Strip, a thriving...
View ArticleWith Millions of Workers Juggling Caregiving, Employers Need to Rethink
Most companies use AI to screen out job applicants with employment gaps, marginalizing caregivers who need to step back from the workforce. Leaders should reconsider how they search for talent and...
View ArticleCharting the US-China Trade War: What Does 'Made in Vietnam' Mean?
Chinese companies have been evading US tariffs by shipping goods through Vietnam, but not to the degree that the headlines would suggest. Ebehi Iyoha and Jaya Wen dig into trade microdata to illustrate...
View ArticleLatino Voters Have Grown More Politically Divided. That’s Not Surprising.
Demographics are not destiny in politics. Richard Calvo, Vincent Pons, and Jesse Shapiro explain how their latest research is playing out in the final stretch of the US presidential race.
View ArticleLayoffs Surging in a Strong Economy? Advice for Navigating Uncertain Times
Layoffs have been on the rise in some US industries as tech and professional services companies grapple with slowing demand and mixed economic signals. Sandra Sucher, Frances Frei, and Maria Roche...
View ArticleAI Can Help Leaders Communicate, But Can't Make Employees Listen
A chatbot might be able to write emails that sound human, but can the technology respond to staff questions just like the boss would? Research by Prithwiraj Choudhury shows that while a chatbot may...
View ArticleBuilding the Road to 'Small Business Utopia' with AI and Fintech
Could artificial intelligence help small business owners gain the insights they need to operate more efficiently and grow? In the updated edition of Fintech, Small Business & the American Dream,...
View ArticleHow Private Investors Can Help Solve Africa's Climate Crisis
Africa faces escalating climate risks that threaten its people and businesses. While governments and development finance institutions lack the capital to address these challenges, John Macomber argues...
View ArticleWhat Wartime Service Taught These Historic Leaders
What can corporate leaders learn from executives who served their country during wartime conflicts? Drawing on a series of case studies, Robert Simons shares important lessons from the experiences of...
View ArticleInside One Startup's Journey to Break Down Hiring (and Funding) Barriers
How can formerly incarcerated people reintegrate into society if few companies will hire them? And can businesses afford to exclude the roughly one in three working Americans with criminal records from...
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