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      • 05 Jan 2021
      • Cold Call Podcast

      Using Behavioral Science to Improve Well-Being for Social Workers

      For child and family social workers, coping with the hardships of children and parents is part of the job. But that can cause a lot of stress. Is it possible for financially constrained organizations to improve social workers’ well-being using non-cash rewards, recognition, and other strategies from behavioral science? Assistant Professor Ashley Whillans describes the experience of Chief Executive Michael Sanders’ at the UK’s What Works Centre for Children’s Social Care, as he led a research program aimed at improving the morale of social workers in her case, “The What Works Centre: Using Behavioral Science to Improve Social Worker Well-being.”  Open for comment; 0 Comment(s) posted.

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      • 27 Oct 2020
      • Research & Ideas

      Can Being the ‘Token’ Give Women and Minorities a Competitive Edge?

      by Danielle Kost

      Underrepresented professionals are more likely to choose predominantly male or white workgroups if it helps their ideas stand out, according to research by Edward H. Chang and colleagues. Open for comment; Comment(s) posted.

      • 20 Oct 2020
      • Sharpening Your Skills

      Steps to Help You Get Out of Your Own Way

      by Sean Silverthorne

      These research-based tips will help you slow down, fight the fog, and improve both your home life and work life. Open for comment; Comment(s) posted.

      • 06 Oct 2020
      • Working Paper Summaries

      Optimal Illiquidity

      by John Beshears, James J. Choi, Christopher Clayton, Christopher Harris, David Laibson, and Brigitte C. Madrian

      This paper evaluates the optimality of retirement savings systems, finding that the best mix is a three-account system with a perfectly liquid savings account, a partially illiquid savings account (with an early-withdrawal penalty of approximately 10%), and a completely illiquid savings account.

      • 05 Oct 2020
      • Book

      Want to Be Happier? Make More Free Time

      by Dina Gerdeman

      Enjoying life requires time, but too often we willingly give it away in pursuit of money and career. Ashley Whillans shows how to restore the proper balance. Open for comment; Comment(s) posted.

      • 14 Sep 2020
      • Research & Ideas

      You're Right! You Are Working Longer and Attending More Meetings

      by Danielle Kost

      A study of 3 million people confirms what many work-from-home employees already know: We're swamped. Research by Raffaella Sadun, Jeffrey Polzer, and colleagues. Open for comment; Comment(s) posted.

      • 10 Aug 2020
      • Research & Ideas

      COVID's Surprising Toll on Careers of Women Scientists

      by Rachel Layne

      Women scientists and those with young children are paying a steep career price in the pandemic, according to new research by Karim Lakhani, Kyle Myers, and colleagues. Open for comment; Comment(s) posted.

      • 06 Aug 2020
      • Research & Ideas

      Who Will Give You the Best Professional Guidance?

      by Julia B. Austin

      Even the most powerful leaders need support and guidance occasionally. Julia Austin offers advice own how and where to find the right type of mentor. Open for comment; Comment(s) posted.

      • 27 Jul 2020
      • Book

      Reflection: The Pause That Brings Peace and Productivity

      by Dina Gerdeman

      Joseph Badaracco studied classic works and interviewed 100 managers in 15 countries to learn how busy men and women find time for reflection. Open for comment; Comment(s) posted.

      • 20 Jul 2020
      • Working Paper Summaries

      The Pursuit of Passion Propagates Privilege

      by Josephine Tan and Jon M. Jachimowicz

      While graduating students are often exhorted to do work they love to do, those from lower socioeconomic backgrounds are less likely to feel that they are a fit for and have the skills to thrive in a job that calls for passion.

      • 12 Jul 2020
      • Book

      The Harvard Business School Faculty Summer Reader

      by Staff

      Harvard Business School faculty are both voracious book readers and frequent book authors. Here is what they are reading this summer, and what they have written over the last year. Open for comment; Comment(s) posted.

      • 17 Mar 2020
      • Working Paper Summaries

      From Sweetheart to Scapegoat: Brand Selfie-Taking Shapes Consumer Behavior

      by Reto Hofstetter, Gabriela Kunath, and Leslie K. John

      Using a dataset of more than 280,000 user reviews on Yelp, this paper describes a series of eight studies exploring how brand selfie-taking affects consumers’ behavior and sense of connection toward a brand.

      • 27 Jan 2020
      • Research & Ideas

      Hard Work Isn't Enough: How to Find Your Edge

      by Dina Gerdeman

      Life isn't fair, especially in the workplace. In Edge: Turning Adversity into Advantage, Laura Huang offers a new strategy for uncovering and showcasing your unique value in the face of obstacles. Open for comment; Comment(s) posted.

      • 11 Jun 2019
      • Book

      These Aren't Beach Books, but Managers Should Read Them Anyway

      by Sean Silverthorne

      As you contemplate your summer reading, consider these recent books from Harvard Business School management scholars that can boost your career and improve on-the-ground management skills. Open for comment; Comment(s) posted.

      • 02 Apr 2019
      • Research Event

      Women Pay a Higher Career Price in Today's Always-On Work Culture

      by Danielle Kost

      In industries that prize overwork, both men and women pay the price of missed time with family. But the career damage is more severe for women, says Robin Ely. Open for comment; Comment(s) posted.

      • 18 Mar 2019
      • Research & Ideas

      Stuck in Commuter Hell? You Can Still Be Productive

      by Dina Gerdeman

      Commuters who listen to music or browse social media might be increasing their chance of a stressful workday. Research by Francesca Gino and colleagues offers better ways to cope with a bad commute. Open for comment; Comment(s) posted.

      • 13 Mar 2019
      • Research & Ideas

      Ignore This Advice at Your Own Peril

      by Dina Gerdeman

      Refusing to act on advice from a respected colleague or mentor can backfire and damage your working relationship, a new study says. Hayley Blunden explains the career implications of seeking counsel from others. Open for comment; Comment(s) posted.

      • 11 Feb 2019
      • Working Paper Summaries

      Gender Stereotypes in Deliberation and Team Decisions

      by Katherine B. Coffman, Clio Bryant Flikkema, and Olga Shurchkov

      Professional success requires the ability to contribute ideas, and receive credit for them. This paper explores gender differences in how men and women communicate and reward each other in team decision-making problems. We find that women are recognized less often for their contributions in male-typed domains.

      • 05 Feb 2019
      • Working Paper Summaries

      Stereotypes and Belief Updating

      by Katherine B. Coffman, Manuela Collis, and Leena Kulkarni

      Increasing evidence demonstrates that stereotyped beliefs drive key economic decisions. This paper shows the significant role of self-stereotyping in predicting beliefs about one’s own ability. Stereotypes do not just affect beliefs about ability when information is scarce. In fact, stereotypes color the way information is incorporated into beliefs, perpetuating initial biases.

      • 16 Jan 2019
      • Research & Ideas

      What Football Firings Teach Managers About Staying Relevant

      by Boris Groysberg, Evan M.S. Hecht, and Abhijit Naik

      Many executives are confident they can retain their skills over time. Experience shows they are wrong. Just look at the National Football League's "Black Monday" for proof, says Boris Groysberg. Open for comment; Comment(s) posted.

      • 19 Dec 2018
      • Sharpening Your Skills

      New Year, New Habits

      by Sean Silverthorne

      You are resolved to turn over a new leaf in 2019. Maybe become a better boss or crank up the productivity. What are the best ways to put these good intentions into practice? Open for comment; Comment(s) posted.

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