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Letting employees express their full range of emotions at work can result in better team-building and problem-solving according to new research from Wharton’s Michael Parke. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Inflation-driven higher interest rates will have varying effects on banks’ resilience says Wharton’s Itay Goldstein. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

America’s beloved game show made the same mistake as many companies when it failed to widen the search for a new host says Wharton’s Corinne Low. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wharton’s Gad Allon explains why companies should consider nearshoring to blunt the effects of supply chain issues in China. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Patients are more likely to get vaccinated when they receive text reminders that a shot is ready and waiting for them according to the results of a large field experiment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wharton’s Katherine Klein talks to Sonal Shah founder of The Asian American Foundation a new advocacy group that wants to increase visibility support and understanding for the third-largest demographic in the U.S. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As part of the Leading Diversity at Work series Wharton’s Stephanie Creary speaks with two experts about workplace well-being especially for employees of color facing the “double whammy” of the pandemic and heightened tensions around racial and social justice. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wharton’s John Paul MacDuffie says building consumer confidence in electric vehicles will help the Biden administration succeed in its plan to cut gas-powered cars and emissions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Higher government debt will crowd out private capital and erode productivity leaving GDP unchanged a Penn Wharton Budget Model analysis shows. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wharton’s Olivia S. Mitchell explains the reasons behind the federal government’s call to re-examine its pension investments in light of climate change. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Firms that mandate the COVID-19 vaccine for employees are protecting the workforce and mitigating loss says Wharton management professor Iwan Barankay. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new book offers practical guidance for first-time bosses who need help making the tough transition from employee to manager. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In his latest book ’The Edge ’ Wharton management professor Michael Useem profiles 10 chief executives and shares their strategies for sustained success. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

InScribe is a business with a mission to help nontraditional college students. CEO Katy Kappler talks to Wharton’s Sandi Hunt about building a safety net for students to succeed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Small investors are reacting to both positive and negative earnings surprises by lifting stock prices a Wharton study of Robinhood trades reveals. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A new study co-authored by Wharton’s David Asch finds Black patients are dying at higher rates from COVID-19 because of where they are hospitalized. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Companies are increasingly adopting measures to prevent insider trading abuses and the resulting legal and reputation risks a new study finds. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wharton’s Stephanie Creary talks to scholars Ella Bell Smith and Stella Nkomo about the re-issue of their seminal book that examines the vastly different experiences of Black and white women in corporate America. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Structural racism the pandemic and other economic barriers are stopping many Black and Hispanic homeowners from taking advantage of low interest rates says Wharton’s Benjamin Keys. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ride-hailing companies are spending millions to recruit drivers who left during the pandemic but the downtime has prompted many gig workers to rethink their jobs says Wharton’s Gad Allon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Wharton’s Kartik Hosanagar has launched a startup that is using data science to help Hollywood create more inclusive content. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Investors lured by the strong performance of ESG funds may face future disappointment warns a new research paper co-authored by Wharton’s Luke Taylor. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Coordination among countries will be critical to ensure that some don’t undercut the G7 nations’ proposed 15% minimum corporate tax say Wharton experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Forget the dystopian vision of robots replacing humans at work. A new study co-authored by Wharton’s Lynn Wu shows how automation is increasing the demand for workers even though it’s driving down the need for managers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Companies that fail to convincingly address social or environmental risks face erosion of business valuation says Wharton’s Witold Henisz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.