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CEO Compensation
Professor John Barry’s research offers a fresh perspective on executive compensation.
12 Sep
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Work Motivation | Peer-Reviewed ResearchProfessor Mijeong Kwon’s research finds that loving your work can be valuable — but treating it as the only “right” reason to pursue a career can cause harm.29 Aug
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Corporate Disclosures | Peer-Reviewed ResearchIn years with strong performance, corporate disclosures are more helpful for stock price discovery — in bad news years, not so much.15 Aug
Crisis Resilience | Peer-Reviewed Research
New research shows how to tap customer support when times get tough.
31 Jul
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AI | Peer-Reviewed ResearchTools like ChatGPT can spark creativity at work — but only if employees think strategically.18 Jul
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Corporate Social Activism | Peer-Reviewed ResearchCompanies often avoid using a “collective action frame” in their messaging until after a controversial issue is legally and politically settled.27 Jun
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Crisis Resilience | Features
For anyone rocked by Harvey’s life-upending losses: Houston’s refugees and their experiences can be a monumental resource.
September 11
Energy Infrastructure | Commentary
How Hurricane Harvey affected the oil supply chain, from production to distribution.
September 05
Corporate Responsibility | Features
Why some companies rally to help in a disaster.
September 04
Workplace | Features
Can science help us build a better office space?
August 20
Finance | Peer-Reviewed Research
Midwestern cornfields explain the effect of finance on economic growth.
August 18
Creativity | Peer-Reviewed Research
Having a “promotion focus” can mean the difference between fostering innovation and letting it slip by.
August 13
Financial Markets | Peer-Reviewed Research
School ties are good for connected investors and even better for CEO salaries.
August 09
Workplace Psychology | Peer-Reviewed Research
Disgust can be a powerful self-protective force—but can lead to unethical behavior.
July 28
