Can you make a living off of TaskRabbit and DoorDash ‘micro jobs?’ For a savvy few, absolutely Penn In the News Money Can you make a living off of TaskRabbit and DoorDash ‘micro jobs?’ For a savvy few, absolutely Gad Allon of the Wharton School said the majority of gigs offered on ride share and food delivery apps are entry-level roles but that platforms like Upwork and Catalant have more lucrative opportunities available. “If you look at the tasks, some are getting more sophisticated over time,” he said. “There is much more upside.” If pandemic productivity is up, why is innovation slowing down? If pandemic productivity is up, why is innovation slowing down? A new study finds that productivity has remained stable or even increased for many companies that shifted to remote work during the coronavirus pandemic. However, innovation has taken a hit as both leaders and employees feel more distant from each other. At Wharton, a new leader confronts the culture wars Penn In the News The New York Times At Wharton, a new leader confronts the culture wars Erika James of the Wharton School was interviewed about her path to academia and the state of diversity and inclusion in business education. Scott L. Bok to become chair of Penn Board of Trustees Scott L. Bok to become chair of Penn Board of Trustees The alumnus will succeed David L. Cohen on July 1, 2021. He has been a Penn trustee since 2005, and currently serves as vice chair of the Board. Breaking classroom barriers over Zoom Breaking classroom barriers over Zoom When Professor Lori Rosenkopf’s course on the culture of tech went virtual, she set out to make a more interactive learning experience. Her efforts have seen some unexpected results. An analysis of President-elect Biden’s tax proposals An analysis of President-elect Biden’s tax proposals The Penn Wharton Budget Model takes a post-election look at the platform of President-elect Joe Biden and forecasts its potential effects on the economy. ‘Workplace Diversity, Culture, and Leadership’ “Racism and Anti-Racism in Contemporary America” is a preceptorial designed to provide a broad overview of the causes and consequences of racism in the United States. The second of these conversations, “Workplace, Culture, and Diversity,” was held on Nov. 11. ‘Workplace Diversity, Culture, and Leadership’ In the second of 13 conversations in the preceptorial course Racism and Anti-Racism in Contemporary America, a discussion on “The Economic System: Workplace Diversity, Culture, and Leadership.” How Microsoft and Sony’s new consoles improve game technology How Microsoft and Sony’s new consoles improve game technology Marking the launch of PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, Penn professors and lecturers explain the significance of the new console hardware hitting the market this holiday. Wharton alumni create podcast about life after military service Wharton alumni create podcast about life after military service Ben Murray and Matt DeVivo launched “Thank You, Now What?” to share veterans’ stories about transitioning to civilian life. How people of color can navigate racist confrontations How people of color can navigate racist confrontations Managing the stress of racial encounters and navigating everyday microaggressions is difficult. Howard Stevenson and Stew Friedman discuss how to read, recast, and resolve racially stressful moments. Load More
If pandemic productivity is up, why is innovation slowing down? If pandemic productivity is up, why is innovation slowing down? A new study finds that productivity has remained stable or even increased for many companies that shifted to remote work during the coronavirus pandemic. However, innovation has taken a hit as both leaders and employees feel more distant from each other.
At Wharton, a new leader confronts the culture wars Penn In the News The New York Times At Wharton, a new leader confronts the culture wars Erika James of the Wharton School was interviewed about her path to academia and the state of diversity and inclusion in business education. Scott L. Bok to become chair of Penn Board of Trustees Scott L. Bok to become chair of Penn Board of Trustees The alumnus will succeed David L. Cohen on July 1, 2021. He has been a Penn trustee since 2005, and currently serves as vice chair of the Board. Breaking classroom barriers over Zoom Breaking classroom barriers over Zoom When Professor Lori Rosenkopf’s course on the culture of tech went virtual, she set out to make a more interactive learning experience. Her efforts have seen some unexpected results. An analysis of President-elect Biden’s tax proposals An analysis of President-elect Biden’s tax proposals The Penn Wharton Budget Model takes a post-election look at the platform of President-elect Joe Biden and forecasts its potential effects on the economy. ‘Workplace Diversity, Culture, and Leadership’ “Racism and Anti-Racism in Contemporary America” is a preceptorial designed to provide a broad overview of the causes and consequences of racism in the United States. The second of these conversations, “Workplace, Culture, and Diversity,” was held on Nov. 11. ‘Workplace Diversity, Culture, and Leadership’ In the second of 13 conversations in the preceptorial course Racism and Anti-Racism in Contemporary America, a discussion on “The Economic System: Workplace Diversity, Culture, and Leadership.” How Microsoft and Sony’s new consoles improve game technology How Microsoft and Sony’s new consoles improve game technology Marking the launch of PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, Penn professors and lecturers explain the significance of the new console hardware hitting the market this holiday. Wharton alumni create podcast about life after military service Wharton alumni create podcast about life after military service Ben Murray and Matt DeVivo launched “Thank You, Now What?” to share veterans’ stories about transitioning to civilian life. How people of color can navigate racist confrontations How people of color can navigate racist confrontations Managing the stress of racial encounters and navigating everyday microaggressions is difficult. Howard Stevenson and Stew Friedman discuss how to read, recast, and resolve racially stressful moments.
Scott L. Bok to become chair of Penn Board of Trustees Scott L. Bok to become chair of Penn Board of Trustees The alumnus will succeed David L. Cohen on July 1, 2021. He has been a Penn trustee since 2005, and currently serves as vice chair of the Board.
Breaking classroom barriers over Zoom Breaking classroom barriers over Zoom When Professor Lori Rosenkopf’s course on the culture of tech went virtual, she set out to make a more interactive learning experience. Her efforts have seen some unexpected results.
An analysis of President-elect Biden’s tax proposals An analysis of President-elect Biden’s tax proposals The Penn Wharton Budget Model takes a post-election look at the platform of President-elect Joe Biden and forecasts its potential effects on the economy.
‘Workplace Diversity, Culture, and Leadership’ “Racism and Anti-Racism in Contemporary America” is a preceptorial designed to provide a broad overview of the causes and consequences of racism in the United States. The second of these conversations, “Workplace, Culture, and Diversity,” was held on Nov. 11. ‘Workplace Diversity, Culture, and Leadership’ In the second of 13 conversations in the preceptorial course Racism and Anti-Racism in Contemporary America, a discussion on “The Economic System: Workplace Diversity, Culture, and Leadership.”
How Microsoft and Sony’s new consoles improve game technology How Microsoft and Sony’s new consoles improve game technology Marking the launch of PlayStation 5 and Xbox Series X, Penn professors and lecturers explain the significance of the new console hardware hitting the market this holiday.
Wharton alumni create podcast about life after military service Wharton alumni create podcast about life after military service Ben Murray and Matt DeVivo launched “Thank You, Now What?” to share veterans’ stories about transitioning to civilian life.
How people of color can navigate racist confrontations How people of color can navigate racist confrontations Managing the stress of racial encounters and navigating everyday microaggressions is difficult. Howard Stevenson and Stew Friedman discuss how to read, recast, and resolve racially stressful moments.