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‘Hybrid creep’ is spreading as more companies tighten RTO rules

Peter Cappelli of the Wharton School says that employers are gradually reintroducing stricter return-to-office mandates to avoid stirring resentment and hampering productivity.

Insomnia Cookies’ CEO runs a sweets empire worth $350 million—but as a college junior he delivered cookies across campus at 2 a.m.

Seth Berkowitz, founder and CEO of Insomnia Cookies, got his start delivering cookies as a Penn undergrad.

What’s behind the endless breakup-merger cycle?

Ferrero’s acquisition of WK Kellogg is the latest in the breakup-merger cycle among consumer packaged goods firms. Wharton management professor Emilie Feldman explains why it won’t be the last.

Lauder internship funding powers student impact in startups and emerging markets

Each year, The Lauder Institute supports select students with funding for summer internships around the world through its Leadership Immersion Internship program. This summer, Dania Cortes Cervantes, Jhonny Georges, and Long Pham took on high-impact roles at organizations and startups in Brazil, Venezuela, and the U.S.

America’s new consumer caste system

Z. John Zhang of the Wharton School says that Costco is adding shopping tiers to provide desirable benefits that make customers willing to upgrade.

Why a flat management structure could be costing your business top talent

A study by Saerom (Ronnie) Lee of the Wharton School shows how “thinned-down” management structures can raise red flags about fairness, support, and career growth opportunities for women job applicants.

Tesla and Waymo are gunning for coveted airport access

Lindsey Cameron of the Wharton School explains why airport rides are the most lucrative trips for ride-share services.

Reframing the e-commerce antitrust debate

A recent paper by Wharton’s Herbert Hovenkamp brings perspective to a new court ruling that allows Google to retain its Chrome browser.

In a tough job market for new workers, networking and adaptability can make a difference

Peter Cappelli of the Wharton School says people going through a prolonged search for a job should not necessarily assume the reason it is taking so long is about them.

Wages for ride-hailing drivers in robotaxi cities are changing, data shows

Gad Allon of the Wharton School says that autonomous vehicles could increase wages for human drivers to incentivize them to work, especially to help cover demand during peak hours.

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