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Safety and Compliance | Strategy
Many companies treat safety training as a compliance requirement. But new research shows that making safety a strategic priority can actually create value for employees, customers and shareholders.
31 Jul
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Policy | AccountingA new SEC proposal would let companies report semiannually instead of quarterly. Four scholars make the case for letting companies choose their reporting cadence, and for protecting safeguards.17 Jul
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Innovation | StrategyChina now files more patents than any other nation. But a new measure of innovation shows that their technological catch-up is only happening in a few manufacturing sectors.26 Jun
Innovation | Finance
A new study suggests regions trying to attract venture capital may need to start with commercializable university innovation.
5 Jun
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Online Polarization | StrategyNew research shows how competition galvanizes identity and emotion to drive supporters and critics apart.22 May
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AI | OperationsTo keep learning over time, AI systems must forget some information. A new monograph explains why that tradeoff is essential.8 May
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Crisis Resilience | More Business Wisdom
For anyone rocked by Harvey’s life-upending losses: Houston’s refugees and their experiences can be a monumental resource.
September 11
Energy Infrastructure | More Business Wisdom
How Hurricane Harvey affected the oil supply chain, from production to distribution.
September 05
Corporate Responsibility | More Business Wisdom
Why some companies rally to help in a disaster.
September 04
Workplace | More Business Wisdom
Can science help us build a better office space?
August 20
Finance | Finance
Midwestern cornfields explain the effect of finance on economic growth.
August 18
Creativity | Organizational Behavior
Having a “promotion focus” can mean the difference between fostering innovation and letting it slip by.
August 13
Financial Markets | Finance
School ties are good for connected investors and even better for CEO salaries.
August 09
Energy | More Business Wisdom
Want to drive green(er)? Upgrade your truck.
August 06
Workplace Psychology | Marketing
Disgust can be a powerful self-protective force—but can lead to unethical behavior.
July 28