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How Compassion Builds Better Companies
It’s hard to make better decisions faster when a company’s culture lacks trust and empathy, according to LinkedIn CEO Jeff Weiner.
How Companies Can Develop Anti-bias Strategies that Work
The effectiveness of unconscious bias education hinges on a number of factors, including how it is presented, where and when it takes plac..
Managing the Dark Side of Workplace Friendships
Friendships in the workplace are valuable. But Wharton research shows they can also lead to complexities and challenges for those inside a..
How Companies Can Instill Mindfulness
Companies that adopt mindfulness and meditation practices for employees see positive returns for individuals and the..
What Went Wrong: The Demise of Toys R Us
As the end nears for the once-mighty retailer, experts say the blame squarely falls on the company’s failure to innovate.
How Automation Could Make Teams Less Efficient — and Less Cooperative
New Wharton research delves into the little-studied question of how human performance and team dynamics are impacted by automation.
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella: How Empathy Sparks Innovation
Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella recounted his unlikely ascent to the top job and how the software giant’s culture is changing, during a recent..
How Diversity Powers Team Performance
Increasing diversity has long been promoted as the right thing to do. But that notion does not account for the deep benefits that diversit..
How Stress Influences Decision-making
Wharton professor Gideon Nave studies the relationship between biology and decision-making. His latest research focuses on how hormones an..
To Manage Millennials, Lead Them Well
Millennials have a reputation for being difficult to engage and retain. But could the core problem be with their leaders?