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    • 13 May 2022
    • Research & Ideas

    Company Reviews on Glassdoor: Petty Complaints or Signs of Potential Misconduct?

    by Michael Blanding

    Online reviews by employees can signal internal factors that raise the risk of scandal. Research by Dennis Campbell, who analyzed reviews of 4,000 companies, offers insights for managers trying to prevent misdeeds long before they happen.

    • 10 May 2022
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    Being Your Own Boss Can Pay Off, but Not Always with Big Pay

    by Jay Fitzgerald

    Working for yourself might bring freedom and autonomy, but it increasingly comes with a major risk: low pay. Research by William Kerr explores the shifting sands of self-employment.

    • 05 May 2022
    • Research & Ideas

    Why Companies Raise Their Prices: Because They Can

    by Rachel Layne

    Markups on household items started climbing years before the COVID-19 pandemic. Companies have realized just how much consumers will pay for the brands they love, says research by Alexander MacKay. Closed for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 03 May 2022
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    Desperate for Talent? Consider Advancing Your Own Employees First

    by Rachel Layne

    What would it take to build the skills your company needs in your current workforce? Joseph Fuller and Manjari Raman offer a new playbook for a historic talent crunch with no end in sight.

    • 28 Apr 2022
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    Can You Buy Creativity in the Gig Economy?

    by Pamela Reynolds

    It's possible, but creators need more of a stake. A study by Feng Zhu of 10,000 novels in the Chinese e-book market reveals how tying pay to performance can lead to new ideas.

    • 22 Apr 2022
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    Companies Can Expand Their Talent Pool by Giving Ex-Convicts a Second Chance

    by Jay Fitzgerald

    People with criminal convictions often have trouble finding work and face double-digit unemployment rates. Yet employers would be more willing to hire them under certain conditions, says research by Zoë Cullen. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 12 Apr 2022
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    Swiping Right: How Data Helped This Online Dating Site Make More Matches

    by Kara Baskin

    Machine learning might have the answer to an age-old dating conundrum: Who makes the first move? Research by Edward McFowland probes how data can spur more digital interactions, with potentially wide-reaching implications. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 11 Apr 2022
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    A World of Difference: What Keeps Companies from Becoming More Inclusive

    by Jen McFarland Flint

    Inclusion can unlock excellence and innovation, but instincts and good intentions will never get you there. In this interview, Frances Frei and Francesca Gino explore the underlying factors that keep organizations from becoming more inclusive. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 07 Apr 2022
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    Giving Back: Consumers Care More About How Companies Donate Than How Much

    by Pamela Reynolds

    When it comes to corporate donations for brand enhancement, bigger isn't necessarily better. Research from Elizabeth Keenan and Leslie John offers new insights for companies trying to win the hearts of socially conscious consumers. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 04 Apr 2022
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    Tech Hubs: How Software Brought Talent and Prosperity to New Cities

    by Rachel Layne

    Software invention spurred the rapid ascent of six American tech hubs, helping them draw talent from even larger cities. Will the rise of remote work shake the status quo? Research by William Kerr. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 24 Mar 2022
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    Rituals at Work: Teams That Play Together Stay Together

    by Kristen Senz

    Rituals—even seemingly silly ones—help employees bond and add meaning to their work, says research by Michael Norton, Francesca Gino, and colleagues. After two years of pandemic disruption, who wouldn't welcome a workday pick-me-up? Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 24 Mar 2022
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    Why Cutting Jobless Aid Isn't the Answer to Worker Shortages

    by Rachel Layne

    Many policymakers thought that halting COVID-related unemployment insurance would be a "silver bullet" to addressing worker shortages. In reality, cutting aid undermined consumer spending, says research by Raymond Kluender. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 17 Mar 2022
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    Navigating Tradeoffs: How Purpose Becomes a Company's ‘Lighthouse in the Storm’

    by Ranjay Gulati

    Leaders wrestle with tough decisions every day. Focusing on a company's higher purpose can help them make better choices, says Ranjay Gulati in this excerpt from his book Deep Purpose. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 15 Mar 2022
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    This Workplace Certification Made Already Safe Companies Even Safer

    by Rachel Layne

    New research by Michael Toffel and colleagues confirms what workplace safety advocates have long claimed: Adopting OHSAS 18001 reduces worker injuries and improves a brand's image. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 14 Mar 2022
    • Research & Ideas

    Lessons from COVID-19: The Business Skills Doctors Need

    by Michael Blanding

    The pandemic forced many physicians to become supply chain experts and strategic planners. Robert Huckman and colleagues offer a roadmap for teaching doctors the management and leadership skills they need—before the next public health crisis. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 09 Mar 2022
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    War in Ukraine: Soaring Gas Prices and the Return of Stagflation?

    by Avery Forman

    With nothing left to lose, Russia's invasion of Ukraine will likely intensify, roiling energy markets further and raising questions about the future of globalization, says Rawi Abdelal. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 08 Mar 2022
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    Representation Matters: Building Case Studies That Empower Women Leaders

    by Colleen Ammerman and Boris Groysberg

    The lessons of case studies shape future business leaders, but only a fraction of these teaching tools feature women executives. Research by Colleen Ammerman and Boris Groysberg examines the gender gap in cases and its implications. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 07 Mar 2022
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    Effective Leaders Share the Spotlight with Their Teams

    by Pamela Reynolds

    Many executives make decisions alone and take credit for every win. Research by Yuan Zou and Ethan Rouen shows how leaders—and their companies—directly benefit when they engage and elevate colleagues. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 28 Feb 2022
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    How Racial Bias Taints Customer Service: Evidence from 6,000 Hotels

    by Pamela Reynolds

    Hotel concierges provide better service to white customers than Black and Asian customers, says research by Alexandra Feldberg and colleague. They offer three strategies to help companies detect bias on the front line. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 22 Feb 2022
    • Research & Ideas

    When Will the Hot Housing Market Finally Start to Cool?

    by Christine Pazzanese, Harvard Gazette

    Housing prices keep soaring as demand outstrips inventory, a trend that's likely to continue even as interest rates rise. Nori Gerardo Lietz argues that it's time to reconsider policies that stymie housing development. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

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