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April 1, 2026
Are Apprentices an Endangered Species?
As AI takes over the menial tasks interns and trainees perform, it also raises the ceiling for what they can do. This push and pull may dictate the future of apprenticeships.
Luis Garicano and Luis Rayo

April 1, 2026
When You’re Stuck on “Help Wanted”
The problem is not just the labor market. Businesses hoping to improve hiring should gather intelligence on competitive wages.
Benjamin Friedrich, Michał Zator and Alison Zhao

April 1, 2026
When Disaster Almost Strikes, Who Takes the Heat?
People are harder on political leaders of the opposite party for near catastrophes, from threats of war to financial bubbles.
Matejas Mackin, Daniel A. Effron, Kai Epstude and Neal J. Roese

April 1, 2026
How Faith Shapes Our Inclination to Punish
Those with strong religious beliefs are more likely to engage in “slippery slope” thinking—the notion that one bad decision can snowball into larger offenses.
Rajen A. Anderson, Benjamin C. Ruish and Maryam Kouchaki

April 1, 2026
When the Negotiation Table Is the Dinner Table
The skills you learn for striking bargains and asking for raises can work at home … if you avoid these mistakes.
Leigh Thompson

March 24, 2026
Take 5: Is Your Price Right?
Pricing plays a big part in a product’s success or failure. Kellogg faculty research helps demystify the process.
Eric T. Anderson, Derek D. Rucker, Anna Tuchman, Suraj Malladi, Robert L. Bray and Galen Bodenhausen

March 20, 2026
Everyone Hates Ads on Social Media. Or Do They?
Some Facebook users have never gotten an ad in their feed. Here’s how that’s affected their experience.
Nils Wernerfelt and and coauthors

March 16, 2026
The 4 Stages of AI Adoption—and Why Most SMBs Are Still Stuck at Level 1
The question is no longer whether AI will affect small and mid-sized businesses. It’s how—and how fast.
David Schonthal

March 1, 2026
Cashing In on Cute
Marketers, take note: there’s a strong connection between one’s political leanings and a preference for “cute” product aesthetics.
Carolyn W. Keller and Chethana Achar

March 1, 2026
How International Investing Still Pays
Globalization causes world markets to move in sync. But a data-driven strategy shows that there’s still an edge in looking beyond U.S. stocks.
Soohun Kim, Robert Korajczyk and Andreas Neuhierl

March 1, 2026
What Lures Netflix Viewers?
A new model disentangles the appeal of the platform’s shows and movies from the influence of its recommendation system.
Guy Aridor and and coauthors

March 1, 2026
The Recipe for Innovation? An Alliance Between Art and Science.
Three tips to help organizations build bridges between creative and systematic thinkers.
Julio M. Ottino

February 11, 2026
Can AI Help Humans with Empathy?
Large language models are surprisingly good at recognizing empathic communication—and can teach people how to better connect with others.
Aakriti Kumar, Matthew Groh and and coauthors

February 10, 2026
Take 5: We Can Work It Out
Office disputes can be stressful and disruptive. Kellogg faculty offer strategies that can help.
Jeanne M. Brett, Cynthia S. Wang, Maryam Kouchaki, Niko Matouschek, Brian Uzzi and Noshir Contractor

February 1, 2026
The Vicious Cycle of Long Wait Times
The longer customers wait, the longer they take when it’s their turn. That can gum things up further.
Achal Bassamboo and and coauthors

February 1, 2026
In Price Negotiations, Every Second Counts
A study of millions of eBay transactions shows who benefits when buyers and sellers take longer than usual to respond.
Jessica Fong and Caio Waisman

January 27, 2026
Take 5: Rewriting the Ad Playbook
The marketing world is always evolving. Here are research-backed insights on AI, success metrics, and other advertising trends.
Aparna Labroo, Jacob D. Teeny, Lakshman Krishnamurthi, Eric T. Anderson, Brett Gordon and Anna Tuchman

January 22, 2026
To Grow, Businesses Should Look to Family Firms for Inspiration
Family-run companies find success by taking a long-term view and staying nimble in uncertain economic times.
Matthew Allen

January 16, 2026
Can a New GPT Accelerate Human–AI Collaboration in Science?
SciSciGPT takes on the tedious tasks so scientists can dream bigger.
Erzhuo Shao, Yifang Wang, Yifan Qian, Zhenyu Pan, Han Liu and Dashun Wang

January 14, 2026
Beware AI’s Very Human Biases
Two experts discuss what you need to know about the technology’s limitations and how to avoid unforeseen consequences.
Tessa Charlesworth and William Brady
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