Why Don’t Women Promote Themselves?

New research from Wharton’s Judd Kessler and Harvard’s Christine Exley finds a striking gender gap in self-promotion, with women consistently underplaying their accomplishments at work.

Marketing

Macy’s has a three-year plan to turn around flagging sales, but experts say it might be too little, too late for the iconic U.S. retailer.

Can Macy’s Save Itself?

E-commerce and Consumers: Can Retailers Meet Rising Demands?
Can Luxury Retail Attract a New Generation of Shoppers?
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Finance

New York-based Casper, a mattress seller, lost more than half its value in early February following its IPO. Its experience is a cautionary tale for other unicorns, writes Wharton’s David Erickson in this opinion piece.

Why Casper’s IPO Should Spook the Unicorn Market

PGIM’s David Hunt: Why Investment Firms Need a Meritocratic Culture
How to Recession-proof Your Retirement
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Public Policy

New research co-authored by Wharton’s Gideon Nave challenges a decade-old theory about a potential cause for autism by showing that administering testosterone doesn’t affect cognitive empathy.

Does Testosterone Reduce Cognitive Empathy? Research Says No

Can Bernie Sanders’ Medicare for All Plan Work?
‘Best Countries’ 2020: Which Nations Ranked Highest — and Why?
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Management

A study by Boston Consulting Group and Awaris shows that a 10-week mindfulness program can help improve teams’ ability to solve problems.

Mindfulness Can Help Unlock Your Company’s Collective Intelligence

Is the Groupe PSA-Fiat Chrysler Merger ‘Smart Consolidation’?
Equal Work, Unequal Growth? Promotions and Recognition for Women in IT
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Technology

Regardless of who wins the race to quantum supremacy, firms need to prepare for this disruptive technology now, write Paul Daugherty, Dan Garrison and Carl Dukatz in this opinion piece.

Why Quantum Supremacy Does — and Doesn’t — Matter

Building a Better Data-first Strategy: Lessons from Top Companies
Who Is Responsible for Biased and Intrusive Algorithms?
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Leadership

Mohan Valrani, cofounder of the Al Shirawi Group, one of the largest private conglomerates in the UAE, looks back on his career and shares the lessons he feels matter most.

Al Shirawi Group’s Mohan Valrani: ‘In Gratitude, You Will Find Peace’

Four Ways Leaders Can Gain Value from AI and Advanced Analytics
Bob Iger: Why Disney Is Betting Big on Streaming
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Social Impact

Funders of educational and social initiatives want to see measurable results, says Cicero Group’s Trent Kaufman.

Why Social Enterprises Must Use Data to Drive Outcomes

Sustaining Sustainability: How Small Actions Make a Big Difference
Novozymes Wants to ‘Rethink Tomorrow’
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Innovation

The traditional education ecosystem needs a mindset change to prepare for the new imperative of lifelong learning, says Infosys President Ravi Kumar.

How the Digital Era Is Nudging Universities to Adopt a B2B Model

The Next Legal Challenge: Getting Law Firms to Use Analytics
Three Waves: Tracking the Evolution of India’s Startups
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