Management

Why a California Law Could Impact the Future of the Gig Economy

Experts say a new law expected to go into effect in California could transform a number of industries that reduce costs by relying on independent contractors.

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The GM Strike: What Are the Mounting Costs?

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Striking GM workers are seeking to win back concessions the UAW made to the automaker during the Great Recession. But it will be tough for the two sides to come[…]

How to Be an Effective Organizational Maverick

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What makes for good mavericks in business? They leave their ego out of it and contribute based on facts, notes this opinion piece.

Amazon’s Shipping Challenges: Will Out-of-the-box Solutions Work?

Torn between unsustainable delivery costs and its strategy of wooing customers with low prices, Amazon will need to rethink its business model to ensure continued growth, say experts.

How Highly Diverse Teams Can Help Untangle Complexity

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Teams work best -- and fastest -- when they include a highly diverse group of people from all levels across an organization and are based on the right criteria, notes[…]

Can Artificial Intelligence Help Answer HR’s Toughest Questions?

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New research from Wharton's Peter Cappelli and Prasanna Tambe points out the promise and pitfalls of using artificial intelligence in human resources, where algorithms can’t easily replace human decision-making.

How Can Hospitals Best Manage the Uneven Flow of Patients?

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Wharton's Hummy Song examines the common hospital practice of capacity pooling and whether it’s the best way to manage the mismatch between the number of patients and available beds.

How Organizational Culture Shapes Digital Transformation

Navigating the balance between culture and technology is one of the toughest challenges of digital transformation, according to Nik Puri, senior vice president of global IT at FedEx, and Dan[…]

Want to Become a Dynamic Learner? Here’s How to Do It

A new book by University of North Carolina professor Bradley Staats outlines how to become a dynamic learner, which he says is key to staying ahead in a rapidly changing[…]

How Blockchain Will Redefine Supply Chain Management

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Blockchain can transform supply chain management by automating relationships and building trust, notes BCG’s Stefan Gstettner. But it’s not always the best technology for boosting supply chain efficiency.

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