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A male scientist's lab is better funded than a female scientist's lab.
May 2, 2019

How Big Is the Gender Gap in Science Research Funding?

Two new studies look at who wins the prestigious grants and prizes that can make or break a scientist’s career.

Man reading financial literacy book in living room.
May 1, 2019

Worried You’re Not Saving Enough for Retirement? Here’s What You Can Do.

An economist offers suggestions for individuals and policymakers to help make retirement more secure.

introverts network at a gathering.
May 1, 2019

How Introverts Can Learn to Love Networking

Four tips for turning this trait into a “networking superpower.”

Social standing affects the level of empathy in an office.
April 8, 2019

Take 5: Cultivating Empathy in the Workplace

What to understand about this critical, but surprisingly complex, trait.

An interaction is seen through a police dashboard camera and a police body camera.
April 4, 2019

Do Police Body Cameras Provide an Impartial Version of Events?

New research reveals that people assign blame differently after viewing body cam versus dash cam footage.

A female leader sits in a fishbowl within her office.
April 1, 2019

Bias in Organizations May Not Just Come from the Top

Leaders can face bias from their staff, too. A new study shows that male teachers are more likely to leave schools that are led by women.

Successful team building promotes growth.
March 13, 2019

Take 5: How to Build a Collaborative Workplace

Simple strategies for reaping the benefits of collaboration.

man swings sledgehammer at high striker game.
March 5, 2019

Worried Your Employees Are Slacking? Rethink How You Pay Them.

A new study reveals the optimal incentive system, and it’s surprisingly simple.

An employee builds a staircase for his boss.
March 4, 2019

Four Ways to Influence Your Bosses without Alienating Them

Here’s how to make your manager look good and become indispensable in the process.

A man and a women cast nets into the water.
March 1, 2019

To Land Top Jobs, Women Need Different Types of Networks than Men

Simply being well-connected is not enough.

A woman on a street talks through a large megaphone.
March 1, 2019

How (Not) to Change Someone’s Mind

Psychologists have found two persuasion tactics that work. But put them together and the magic is lost.

There are several ways to motivate employees.
February 12, 2019

Take 5: How to Build Trust in the Workplace

Trust is a powerful motivator. Here’s how to foster it among employees in your organization.

A woman draws herself in a mirror.
February 4, 2019

How to Feel Authentic While Building Your Personal Brand

Get beyond clichés like “adaptable” or “self-starter,” and learn to tell meaningful stories about yourself.

February 1, 2019

Who Gets Blamed When a Group Project Goes Wrong?

Here’s why consequences stick to some team members more than others, according to a new study of retracted academic papers.

a gymnast flips in a twitter bird spotlight
January 17, 2019

Which Gold Medalists Do We Tweet About? Liberals and Conservatives Differ

New research explores how political ideology can affect whose accomplishments we celebrate.

A group of coworkers sit in various chairs.
January 4, 2019

How to Make Inclusivity More Than Just an Office Buzzword

Tips for turning good intentions into actions.

mentor and protege discuss careers
January 2, 2019

Take 5: How to Take Charge of Your Professional Development

Kellogg faculty offer advice for every stage of your career.

A woman shakes a man's hand.
December 6, 2018

Are Women More Ethical at the Negotiating Table? It’s Complicated.

Plus, how women are judged differently when they break the rules.

A master baker and her unhappy apprentice.
December 4, 2018

Why Do Trainees Get Stuck with So Much Grunt Work?

There must be faster ways to get them up to speed. Yet grueling apprenticeships persist in medicine, law, and the trades.

a math teacher uses blocks to teach.
December 3, 2018

Organizational Change Is Often a Tough Sell, but Encouraging Peer Interactions Can Help

A study of teachers offers lessons on how to get employees on board with reforms.

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