The post-COVID workplace: Will employees be safe? The post-COVID workplace: Will employees be safe? Experts at Wharton weigh in on what to expect when employees return to the workplace post-pandemic, and whether to expect all employees can, and will, return to a traditional workplace.
Everything you know about startups is wrong, says Wharton professor Everything you know about startups is wrong, says Wharton professor The new book ‘The Unicorn’s Shadow: Combating the Dangerous Myths that Hold Back Startups, Founders, and Investors’ from Wharton School professor Ethan Mollick debunks myths about entrepreneurship.
A return to ‘normal’: How long will the pandemic last? A return to ‘normal’: How long will the pandemic last? Wharton’s Zeke Emanuel predicts the U.S. won’t see a full return to normal by pre-pandemic standards until November of next year, when a vaccine can likely be produced and distributed.
Understanding infrastructure Understanding infrastructure In the second episode of Penn Today’s “Understand This ...” podcast series, emphasizing interdisciplinary perspectives, a Wharton and Weitzman School discuss the past, present, and future of infrastructure.
Do long waiting times for voting put democracy on the line? nocred Do long waiting times for voting put democracy on the line? Gerard Cachon’s research looks at whether the length of voting time affects the effective exercise of democratic rights, and if the relationship between resource disparity and voting behavior depends on the racial composition of voters or party affiliation.
Wharton School announces new AI for Business initiative Q&A Wharton School announces new AI for Business initiative Wharton School announces new AI for Business initiative. Led by AI expert and Wharton professor Kartik Hosanagar, AI for Business will enable students, faculty, and industry partners to explore the next phase of digital transformation.
Why flu vaccinations will matter even more during the pandemic Why flu vaccinations will matter even more during the pandemic From a financial standpoint, a new paper makes a case for widespread influenza vaccination based on estimates of the effectiveness of investments in mitigating both influenza and COVID-19.
How to begin talking about race in the workplace How to begin talking about race in the workplace Wharton management professor Stephanie Creary explains her framework for middle managers in corporate environments who would like to initiate conversations about race in the workplace.
The business of sports without fans The business of sports without fans Wharton professor Adi Wyner led a live, online panel discussion on the future of sports in a post-pandemic world, and how leagues are pivoting their plans and business models to move forward without fans in attendance.
How the COVID-19 lockdown is affecting India’s households How the COVID-19 lockdown is affecting India’s households The lockdown in India coincides with an already-existing period of economic distress. A new study finds that nearly a third of all households will not be able to survive beyond a week without state assistance.