Global Focus

Three Steps for Creating a More Equitable Workplace

As part of the Leading Diversity at Work series, Wharton’s Stephanie Creary talks with Kwasi Mitchell of Deloitte Consulting about how executives, middle managers and employees can contribute to diversity and inclusion initiatives.

Navigating a Crisis: Why Company Culture Is Key

Amway CEO Milind Pant discusses the importance of “leading from the heart” and the lessons he’s learned during the coronavirus pandemic.

How COVID-19 Is Changing the Way Global Firms Communicate

Lori Ryerkerk, chairman, president and CEO at Celanese, recently spoke with Wharton's Peter Cappelli about how the pandemic is reshaping her company’s culture and her own leadership style.

How the Pandemic Can Lead to a More Sustainable Future

In the wake of the COVID-19 pandemic, policymakers have a “once-in-a-lifetime opportunity” to lead the way towards a low-carbon future, says Lord Greg Barker, executive chairman of En+ Group and[…]

What COVID-19 Teaches Us About the Importance of Trust at Work

In the age of remote work, organizations that are able to build trust between managers and employees will see stronger work relationships as well as performance, writes David De Cremer[…]

The Politics of Pandemics: Why Some Countries Respond Better Than Others

Strong state capacity and low economic inequality are more important than being a democracy when it comes to dealing with health emergencies like pandemics, Wharton research shows.

The Post-COVID-19 World Will Be Less Global and Less Urban

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The pandemic will reverse the trends of globalization and urbanization, leading to profound longer-term costs, writes Wharton Dean Geoffrey Garrett in this opinion piece.

The Post-crisis World: What Changes Are Coming?

How will the world look following the COVID-19 pandemic? A recent Tarnopol Dean’s Lecture at Wharton provided some answers through the lens of three sectors -- health care, finance and[…]

Blending Public and Private Value Creation at Natura

Research co-authored by Wharton’s Aline Gatignon highlights a major Brazilian cosmetics firm’s business model that helped it overcome skill and talent scarcity in its home country.

Oil Price Shock: What It Means for Producers and Consumers

With drastic declines in consumer demand, the COVID-19 pandemic has battered the oil markets in ways that we haven't seen before.

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