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Wharton researcher gives practical lessons for new managers
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Wharton researcher gives practical lessons for new managers

In “Bringing Up the Boss: Practical Lessons for New Managers,” author Rachel Pacheco focuses on translating academic research, data, and real-life anecdotes to practical lessons and tools for emerging managers.

Dee Patel

How data science can make Hollywood more diverse
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How data science can make Hollywood more diverse

Wharton’s Kartik Hosanagar launched Jumpcut, a startup to help Hollywood create more inclusive content by relying on data to show industry leaders that audiences are hungry for a wider range of representation.

From Knowledge at Wharton

How middle managers can help make a more equitable workplace
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How middle managers can help make a more equitable workplace

A new report from Wharton shows how companies can make a more diverse, equitable, and inclusive workplace with the help of middle managers, who ultimately shape the environment and daily experiences of employees.

From Knowledge at Wharton

How to bring your conscience to work
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How to bring your conscience to work

Wharton’s G. Richard Shell talks about how employees and managers can stand up for their values and create a more ethical workplace.

From Knowledge at Wharton

The pandemic, health inequities, and an ‘opportunity for change’
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As a global pandemic, COVID-19 spread across the world. But it didn’t hit everyone equally. “Being healthy is essential to human flourishing,” says Jennifer Prah Ruger, who advocates for shared norms in health governance to address global inequalities. (Image: Martin Sanchez, also featured on homepage)

The pandemic, health inequities, and an ‘opportunity for change’

Experts across the University weigh in on which lessons the pandemic drove home and what immediate measures are needed to prevent future loss.
Global Policy Forum focuses on ‘People, Planet, and Prosperity’
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The virtual Global Policy Forum featured leaders and thinkers from across the globe, including co-hosts Paolo Magri (in chair, left), Penn’s Jim McGann (center screen) and former Australian Prime Minister Kevin Rudd (right screen).

Global Policy Forum focuses on ‘People, Planet, and Prosperity’

Penn’s Think Tanks and Civil Societies Program, headed by Jim McGann, co-hosted the event that shared insights and proposals on the priorities of the G20 ahead of the group’s fall meeting 

Kristen de Groot

Online learning’s impact on student performance
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Online learning’s impact on student performance

Alex Rees-Jones of the Wharton School co-authored a study that found that online learning during the pandemic had a negative impact on student learning.

Dee Patel