In 2020, the effects of COVID-19 struck a heavy blow to the Gambia Goat Dairy. Funding was uncertain and director Brianna Parsons feared for the safety of her employees in the early stages of the pandemic: farm manager Sulay Camara had to take two crowded buses to reach the farm, and caretaker Sainey Badjie’s older age put him at higher risk of serious infection. To keep them safe, she shut down the operation to the bare minimum until the worst of the pandemic passed.
Adam Grant of the Wharton School says that the term “best practices” creates the illusion of being finished, which stifles innovation and prevents organizations from adapting to change.
Witold Henisz of the Wharton School says that banks are not demonstrating progress towards the end of fossil fuel investments and may face censure from investors and low public rankings.
Katy Milkman of the Wharton School is quoted on the health benefits of adding behavioral incentives and scheduled reminders to workout routines.
Ayiti-Carmel Maharaj-Best of the Perelman School of Medicine says that recent anti-transgender legislation and high rates of anti-trans violence have exacerbated the chronic stress and gender dysphoria experienced by her patients.
Kevin Werbach of the Wharton School outlines the potential of Wharton’s new class on the metaverse, which balances the possibilities of immersive VR with the reality of technological hype.
Roopali Kulkarni of the School of Dental Medicine suggests methods to treat bad breath, such as swapping sugar-rich and odor-causing foods for healthier options that require chewing.
Kevin Werbach of the Wharton School comments on the need for regulatory agencies with the authority to oversee cryptocurrency.
Ilene M. Rosen of the Perelman School of Medicine says that habits like exercising after dark and working longer hours can interfere with your sleep.