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    • 05 Aug 2022
    • Research & Ideas

    Why People Crave Feedback—and Why We’re Afraid to Give It

    by Michael Blanding

    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?

    • 02 Aug 2022
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    6 Strategies for Building Socially Responsible—and Profitable—Companies

    by Lane Lambert

    A new generation of business leaders is finding innovative and profitable ways to bring about positive change in the world. In the book Purpose and Profit, George Serafeim offers a roadmap for people at every career stage who seek to align their professional aspirations with their personal values.

    • 29 Jul 2022
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    Will Demand for Women Executives Finally Shrink the Gender Pay Gap?

    by Kristen Senz

    Women in senior management have more negotiation power than they think in today's labor market, says research by Paul Healy and Boris Groysberg. Is it time for more women to seek better opportunities and bigger pay?

    • 26 Jul 2022
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    Burgers with Bugs? What Happens When Restaurants Ignore Online Reviews

    by Kara Baskin

    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 business owners should listen.

    • 21 Jul 2022
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    Did Pandemic Stimulus Funds Spur the Rise of 'Meme Stocks'?

    by Rachel Layne

    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.

    • 18 Jul 2022
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    After the 'Crypto Crash,' What's Next for Digital Currencies?

    by Christina Pazzanese, Harvard Gazette

    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 regulation, and why these digital assets are likely here to stay.

    • 14 Jul 2022
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    When the Rubber Meets the Road, Most Commuters Text and Email While Driving

    by Jay Fitzgerald

    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 colleagues. What will it take to make roads safer?

    • 23 Jun 2022
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    All Those Zoom Meetings May Boost Connection and Curb Loneliness

    by Michael Blanding

    Zoom fatigue became a thing during the height of the pandemic, but research by Amit Goldenberg shows how virtual interactions can provide a salve for isolation. What does this mean for remote and hybrid workplaces?

    • 13 Jun 2022
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    Extroverts, Your Colleagues Wish You Would Just Shut Up and Listen

    by Pamela Reynolds

    Extroverts may be the life of the party, but at work, they're often viewed as phony and self-centered, says research by Julian Zlatev and colleagues. Here's how extroverts can show others that they're listening, without muting themselves.

    • 03 Jun 2022
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    In a Work-from-Anywhere World, How Remote Will Workers Go?

    by Kara Baskin

    Will professionals still choose cities if they have the option to work from the beach? Research by Prithwiraj Choudhury considers the radical ripple effects of remote work.

    • 02 Jun 2022
    • Research & Ideas

    Blissful Thinking: When It Comes to Finding Happiness, 'Your Dreams Are Liars'

    by Dan Morrell

    Happiness research is all the rage. Arthur Brooks shares how understanding the origins of joy can improve the way we lead organizations—and our personal lives.

    • 24 May 2022
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    Career Advice for Minorities and Women: Sharing Your Identity Can Open Doors

    by Pamela Reynolds

    Women and people of color tend to minimize their identities in professional situations, but highlighting who they are often forces others to check their own biases. Research by Edward Chang and colleagues.

    • 18 May 2022
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    Are Banks the ‘Bad Guys’? Overdraft Fees Are Crushing Low-Income Customers

    by Rachel Layne

    Payday lenders have been accused of exploiting poor consumers, but traditional banks exact a similar toll through overdraft fees. Research by Marco Di Maggio and Emily Williams shows how seemingly innocuous checking accounts can become vehicles for financial distress.

    • 13 May 2022
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    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
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    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.

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