Iwan Barankay

When — and How — Should the U.S. Economy Reopen?

Measures to protect the population while easing the county’s economic burden could include everything from electronic surveillance to radically altered work environments. Wharton experts weigh the options.

When Will the Jobs Return?

Apr 07, 2020
Management
North America
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Industries such as leisure and hospitality might bounce back sooner than others, but lower demand suggests more layoffs could be on the way, say experts at Wharton.

Whither the Ping-pong Table? Which Perks Matter Most to Employees

Oct 22, 2019
Management
North America

Perks can serve as an important signal about a company’s culture and what it stands for -- but they have to be done the right way.

Holiday Hiring: Can Retailers Attract Talent in a Tight Labor Market?

Nov 15, 2018
Management
North America
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Christmas is coming, and so is the mad rush by retailers to hire seasonal workers. Will flexible schedules, bonuses, gift cards and other perks offer enough to meet the demand?

How the Great Recession Changed American Workers

Sep 10, 2018
Management
North America
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The global financial crisis exacerbated long-term trends including rising student debt and stagnant wages, and left the public with a sense that the system is broken.

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When — and How — Should the U.S. Economy Reopen?

When Will the Jobs Return?

Whither the Ping-pong Table? Which Perks Matter Most to Employees

Holiday Hiring: Can Retailers Attract Talent in a Tight Labor Market?

How the Great Recession Changed American Workers