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Management
Why the semiconductor shortage won’t end soon
Morris A. Cohen of the Wharton School explains the current shortage of semiconductor parts and how that affects everything from automobiles to PlayStations.
Keeping workers safe: What do the numbers say?
Wharton’s Hummy Song discusses research on the impact of business closures on COVID-19 infection rates.
How biases influence CEOs throughout their careers
Wharton finance professor Marius Guenzel explores the systemic and human elements of behavioral bias in the career phases of CEOs.
How to make financial markets a force for good
In “Making Money Moral,” authors Judith Rodin and Saadia Madsbjerg explore a burgeoning movement of bold and ambitious innovators.
Logistics of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout
Penn experts demystify the process of shipping a vaccine and, ultimately, getting it into arms.
How the dialogue on diversity is reshaping business
The final panel discussion in the Beyond Business series, “Race & The Selling of America,” brings together Wharton dean Erika James with professionals in film and sports to discuss how diversity is reshaping businesses and brands.
Leadership in a time of crisis
Wharton dean Erika James and Wharton’s Stephanie Creary discuss inclusive leadership during a time of crisis.
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.
Race and work in 2020
Wharton’s Stephanie Creary discusses how her LEAP framework is a step to being a better ally and creating equality in the workplace and beyond.
Why inclusion starts in the C-suite
Wharton’s Stephanie Creary speaks with global diversity expert Gwen Houston about why senior executives must lead inclusion efforts.