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Commuting Hurts Productivity and Your Best Talent Suffers Most

by Lane Lambert

Companies that prize innovation should keep employees out of soul-crushing transit, even after the COVID-19 pandemic, suggests new research by Andy Wu. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

Steer Clear of the Blind Spots That Derail Experiments

by Danielle Kost

Companies are testing everything from website features to compensation strategies, but five common mistakes can undermine their efforts, says Michael Luca. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

How to Learn from the Big Mistake You Almost Make

by Kristen Senz

A brush with disaster can lead to important innovations, but only if employees have the psychological safety to reflect on these close calls, says research by Amy C. Edmondson, Olivia Jung, and colleagues. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

Beyond Pajamas: Sizing Up the Pandemic Shopper

by Ayelet Israeli, Eva Ascarza, and Laura Castrillo

COVID-19 forced many shoppers to make their first online purchases. But will these customers stick around? Research by Ayelet Israeli, Eva Ascarza, and colleague. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

Key to Doing Your Best at Work? Be Yourself

by Christina Pazzanese, Harvard Gazette

Hiding your quirks and opinions won't get you ahead. 'Badass' leaders bring their bold, authentic selves to work, without apology, says Francesca Gino. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

How Systemic Racism Can Threaten National Security

by Rachel Layne

Military enlistment in the wake of the Pearl Harbor attack shows the far-reaching effects of racial violence and disenfranchisement, says research by Marco Tabellini. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

COVID-19 Shines New Light on Working Conditions in Supply Chains

by Danielle Kost

Michael Toffel discusses how the coronavirus pandemic has renewed concerns about how suppliers treat employees, and how a new online resource can help. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

Pandemic Self-Care for CEOs: Rituals, Running, and Cognitive Restructuring

by Gamze D. Yucaoglu, Robin Abrahams, and Boris Groysberg

Boris Groysberg and colleagues look at the tactics and techniques that business leaders are leaning on to manage stress during the COVID-19 pandemic. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

To Fight Climate Change, Should Green Investors Reconsider Big Oil?

by Kristen Senz

Sustainability funds eschew some of the biggest backers of green technology: oil companies. Research by Lauren Cohen offers reasons to re-evaluate the role of traditional energy companies in addressing climate change. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

Has #MeToo Changed How Hollywood Hires?

by Rachel Layne

Sexual abuse allegations against Harvey Weinstein united women in the film industry. But has the message of the #MeToo movement reached men? Research by Hong Luo and colleague. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

Inside CEOs' Pandemic Worries: Uncertainty, Employees, and Kids

by Gamze D. Yucaoglu, Robin Abrahams, and Boris Groysberg

Boris Groysberg and colleagues peer into the minds of 10 global CEOs trying to steer their businesses through the upheaval of COVID-19. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

A New Way to Cut Credit Card Debt: Pay Off One Purchase at a Time

by Kristen Senz

Letting credit card customers pay back specific purchases encourages borrowers to go beyond the minimum, says research by Michael Norton and colleagues. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

How 'Small C' Change Can Beat Large-Scale Rebuilding

by Boris Groysberg, Sascha L. Schmidt, and Sebastian Flegr

Many business leaders are convinced that large-scale change is necessary to bounce back from difficult times. But a professional soccer team's surprise success shows that smaller measures can work better, write Boris Groysberg and colleagues. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

Is A/B Testing Effective? Evidence from 35,000 Startups

by Kristen Senz

A/B tests help startup founders capitalize on good ideas—and move on from duds—faster, says research from Rembrand Koning. How can established companies benefit? Open for comment; 0 Comments.

Unexpected Exercise Advice for the Super Busy: Ditch the Rigid Routine

by Danielle Kost

Itching to get off the COVID couch? New research by John Beshears bucks conventional wisdom about what it takes to make exercise a habit. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

The 10 Most Popular Stories of 2020

by Dina Gerdeman

Few could have predicted how deeply the COVID-19 pandemic would upend life and business. Our most-read stories and research papers reflect the challenges of a year we won't forget. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

The Unspoken Messages of COVID-19 Restrictions

by Danielle Kost

What does it take to cut through COVID-19 fatigue? Governments may need to refine how they convey exposure risks to a weary public, says research by Michael Luca and Edward Glaeser. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

What Does December's Drug-Approval Dash Mean for COVID-19 Vaccines?

by Danielle Kost

Even in the best of times, pharmaceutical regulators tend to rush through drug applications in December. Now add in a ruthless pandemic. Research and insights from Lauren Cohen. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

Economic Jitters Push Pandemic Job Seekers to Big Companies, Not Startups

by Rachel Layne

Small companies are receiving fewer applications, particularly from experienced professionals, according to research by Shai Bernstein and colleagues. How can startups overcome pandemic fears and compete for talent? Open for comment; 0 Comments.

Why Companies Hunt for Talent on Digital Platforms, Not in Resume Piles

by Michael Blanding

Rather than sit back and wait for applicants to send resumes, companies are proactively targeting prospective employees on digital platforms and social media, often with a recruiter's help, says research by Rembrand Koning. Open for comment; 0 Comments.