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January 21, 2022
It May Be Time to Reconsider That Noncompete Agreement
Federal regulators are cracking down on hiring practices that restrict employees’ wages and ability to work for competitors. Here’s what companies should know.
Mark McCareins
January 5, 2022
5 Research-Backed Strategies for Building an Ethical Culture at Work
An annual training session isn’t going to cut it.
Maryam Kouchaki and Isaac Smith
January 4, 2022
Take 5: What Good Does It Do a Company to Do Good?
Kellogg faculty look at how ESG initiatives are received by investors, customers, and employees.
Aaron Yoon, Ravi Jagannathan, Jacob D. Teeny, Alexander Chernev, Brayden King and and coauthors
December 3, 2021
3 Tips for Taking Your Family Business Public
Navigate this decision carefully, and you could have the best of both worlds.
Jennifer Pendergast
December 1, 2021
Working Parents Feel Pulled in Two Directions. What Does This Mean for Companies?
A new study looks at what happens when parental and professional identities collide.
Rebecca L. Greenbaum, Yingli Deng, Marcus Butts, Cynthia S. Wang and Alexis Smith
November 2, 2021
When It Comes to Morally Dubious Behavior, Do Startups Get a Pass?
Transgressions, such as treating workers badly, resonate differently when it’s a startup versus an established company.
Monica Gamez-Djokic, Maryam Kouchaki and Adam Waytz
November 1, 2021
What Businesses Must Do to Curtail Climate Change
We need to dramatically reduce carbon emissions. This will require a new system of incentives.
Meghan Busse
November 1, 2021
Evolution Has Shaped How We Relate to Our Families. What Does This Mean for Family Businesses?
Gaining a better understanding of family conflict can help both family firms and the larger economy.
Krishnan Nair and Edward J. Zajac
October 1, 2021
Honoring the Work of Ned Smith
A few of our favorite studies from a beloved colleague.
August 19, 2021
3 Ways AI Can Help You Improve Diversity
Your company already holds the data that can lead to sustainable change.
Brian Uzzi
August 2, 2021
Gig Workers Are Increasingly Rated by Opaque Algorithms. It’s Making Them Paranoid.
These systems can create an “invisible cage” for freelancers.
Hatim Rahman
August 2, 2021
How One Startup Is Approaching Its Return to the Office
Employees have moved out of state. Job responsibilities have changed. Bringing teams back will be complicated.
Andee Harris
July 1, 2021
Do Diverse Hiring Committees Choose More Diverse Leaders?
The answer comes down to organizational culture.
Justus A. Baron, Bernhard Ganglmair, Nicola Persico, Timothy Simcoe and Emanuele Tarantino
July 1, 2021
6 Evidence-Based Strategies for Improving Diversity in Your Organization
“Trainings are only the beginning.” Here’s what to consider next.
Ivuoma Ngozi Onyeador, Sa-kiera T.J. Hudson and Neil A. Lewis Jr.
June 1, 2021
Laws Requiring Board Diversity Are Becoming More Common. Here’s What to Know.
“Companies want to be ahead of the curve on this.”
Mark McCareins
May 11, 2021
4 Ways Leaders Can Defend Their Organizations Against Cybersecurity Threats
Former NSA Director Adm. Michael Rogers on why your company could be a target—and what you should do about it.
Michael Rogers
May 3, 2021
Why Highly Esteemed Leaders Are Surprisingly Likely to Fumble Their Next Project
Organizations should be leery of putting high-status leaders beyond scrutiny.
Balazs Szatmari, Dirk Deichmann, Jan Van Den Ende and Brayden King
May 3, 2021
Companies Are Adding More Women to Their Boards. What’s Driving the Change?
“When your largest shareholders create a ruckus, you listen.”
Todd A. Gormley, Vishal K. Gupta, David A. Matsa, Sandra Mortal and Lukai Yang
April 14, 2021
How Leaders Can Truly Improve Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion in Their Organizations
Two professors share research-backed tips for rethinking your recruiting efforts and getting the most out of diversity training.
Ivuoma Ngozi Onyeador and Lauren Rivera
March 30, 2021
How Does a Polarized U.S. Move Beyond Its Current Conflicts?
A discussion about the psychology of group conflict, the risks of rampant misinformation, and the importance of resilient institutions.
Cynthia S. Wang and Brian Uzzi
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