Management

New books from Wharton faculty

The latest installments of The Wharton School’s faculty research podcast, “Ripple Effect,” showcases recent books on leadership, customer service, immigration, and the power of data.

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Women and leadership at Wharton

The latest episodes of the Wharton School’s faculty research podcast, ‘Ripple Effect,’ explore the gendered workplace, women’s leadership, and equality.

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Resolutions for a ‘fresh start’

The latest from the Wharton School’s faculty research podcast, “Ripple Effect,” looks into the business, psychology, and economy of resolutions in its “Fresh Start” episodes.

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‘Ripple Effect’ explores hybrid work

The Wharton School’s faculty research podcast, “Ripple Effect,” delves into the nature and practice of hybrid work via faculty research, and presents it as knowledge employees can use.

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Creating authentic connections in virtual teams

Working with Matriarca, an Argentinian sustainable goods distributor, scientists from the Wharton Neuroscience Initiative leveraged an exercise known as ‘Fast Friends’ to improve online collaboration within the organization.

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A simple intervention that can reduce turnover

Work can be hard, but it shouldn’t be hard all the time. New research co-authored by Wharton’s Maurice Schweitzer shows that overloading workers with too many difficult tasks in a row makes them more likely to quit.

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In the News


The Irish Times (Dublin)

Bosses struggle to police workers’ use of AI

Ethan Mollick of the Wharton School says that workers who privately use generative AI to accelerate their work might not be willing to admit it.

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The New York Times

A rift in Trump world over how to make America healthier

Kevin Volpp of the Wharton School says that the U.S. needs to consider alternate solutions to handing out weight-loss drugs for everyone who qualifies, such as marketing restrictions and taxes on sugary beverages.

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CNBC

Family offices face hidden risks in making direct investments

According to a study by Raphael “Raffi” Amit of the Wharton School and colleagues, direct investments in private companies could mean taking on more risk than expected if family offices aren’t leveraging their resources.

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Business Insider

The battle between human and robot ride-hailing drivers hinges on airports

Lindsey Cameron of the Wharton School says that airport trips are incredibly important for ride-hailing drivers, particularly those who work near cities with major airports.

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U.S. News & World Report

How long does it take to create a new habit?

Katy Milkman of the Wharton School says that creating a built-in reward for an activity can help overcome procrastination, laziness, and other obstacles to establishing a regular habit.

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The Conversation

When AI goes shopping: AI agents promise to lighten your purchasing load—if they can earn your trust

Ethan Mollick of the Wharton School says that the adoption of AI in everyday life will be gradual, as societal change typically lags behind technological advancement.

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