Management

What Poker Can Teach Us about Making the World a Better Place

Wharton’s Katherine Milkman talks with psychologist Maria Konnikova about her new book, ‘The Biggest Bluff,’ and how we can make decisions in an environment in which we have very little control.

Working from Home: Navigating the Pandemic’s New Normal

The COVID-19 crisis has forced millions of employees to work from home. Wharton’s Nancy Rothbard offers suggestions for how workers and employers can adjust to the new reality.

Vianai’s Vishal Sikka: Be Prepared for a More Fragmented World

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The CEO of Vianai Systems, an AI startup in Palo Alto, shares his insights on how leaders should manage operations during the pandemic and prepare for life beyond it.

Why the U.S. Economic Downturn Could Hurt Women More

The staggering employment cliff precipitated by the COVID-19 pandemic has been tougher on women, and in a variety of ways, experts say.

Employers Must Do Right by Workers on Safety

This is not the time for employers to play hardball in their negotiations with employees, writes Wharton’s Robert C. Hughes in this opinion piece.

When Will the Jobs Return?

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.

Why We Should Stop Worrying About What Others Think of Us

New research coauthored by Wharton’s Alice Moon shows that the judgment of others regarding our competency on particular tasks is not as extreme as we tend to think.

COVID-19 Pandemic: What Will the Next Six Months Bring?

The next few months will be painful, and the key questions involve how we will respond to the pain, writes Wharton’s Eric K. Clemons.

Triage in a Pandemic: Can AI Help Ration Access to Care?

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As demand soars during the COVID-19 pandemic, shortages of ventilators and ICU beds are forcing doctors to make tough choices about who should get priority in access to care. Can[…]

Coronavirus and Supply Chain Disruption: What Firms Can Learn

From diversified sourcing to inventory buffers, Wharton experts weigh various risk-mitigation strategies businesses could employ to prevent disruptions like those we have seen during the coronavirus pandemic.

Coping with Coronavirus: Five Strategies to Mitigate Business Risks

To help turn panic into proactive action, Steven Minsky, CEO of a risk management firm, lists a series of practical steps that all organizations should explore.

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