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- 06 Apr 2015
- Research & Ideas
After Germanwings, More Attention Needed on Employee Mental Health
stigmatization and dysfunctional finger-pointing being the result." Stress Or Mental Illness? A culture of 3 a.m. emails and competition in the conference rooms can contribute to workplace stress. A 2013 survey by the American Psychiatric... View Details
- 12 Jun 2012
- First Look
First Look: June 12
investor relations. A study is conducted of the language used by executives in conference calls discussing earnings with investors and financial analysts. A correlation was found between the use of language indicating a short-term focus... View Details
Keywords: Sean Silverthorne
- 10 Jul 2000
- Research & Ideas
The State of the Markets
High on every agenda as well, of course, is the use and impact of technology, and that was the focus of a Global Alumni Conference session hosted by HBS professor Richard Nolan. Titled "Technology and the Future of the Financial... View Details
Keywords: by James E. Aisner
- 26 Feb 2018
- Research & Ideas
The Airbnb Effect: Cheaper Rooms for Travelers, Less Revenue for Hotels
accommodate the peaks and valleys of consumer demand. "You could have rooms that quickly and dynamically change from hotel rooms into conference rooms. So you can have this flexible capacity of rooms that are available on New Year's... View Details
- 15 Oct 2008
- First Look
First Look: October 15, 2008
DNA evidence from the laboratory to the courtroom. The Gordon Research Conferences as Scientific Infrastructure Authors:Arthur A. Daemmrich and Leah Shaper Publication:Bulletin for the History of Chemistry 33, no. 2 (2008): 94-102... View Details
Keywords: Martha Lagace
- 24 Apr 2020
- Op-Ed
Lessons from the NFL: Virtual Hiring, Leadership, Building Teams and COVID-19
Teams draft channel. All parties will also be dialled into a conference call that will last the duration of the draft. Picks will be announced over the call. If the Microsoft Teams channel is not working, teams can also use the View Details
- 13 Apr 2016
- Research Event
What Does 'Diversity' Really Mean?
women have made Some conference speakers pointed out that it’s important to celebrate the gains women have made over the years. For example, white women have made strides in education circles; these days they represent the majority of... View Details
Keywords: by Dina Gerdeman
- 12 Nov 2008
- First Look
First Look: November 12, 2008
Fund Management Author: Robert C. Merton Publication: Chap. 1 in Innovations in Investment Management, edited by H. Gifford Fong, 1-17. JOIM Conference Series. New York: Bloomberg Press, 2008 Abstract In talking about pension plans at... View Details
Keywords: Martha Lagace
- 21 Oct 2024
- Research & Ideas
What Happens in Vegas Could Shape the Metaverse
that felt a bit wacky at first. “One day, David purchased a superhero skin in Fortnite, and I thought that was insane,” Wu says. “And eventually I spent $60 on virtual clothes myself.” What can metaverse developers learn from Las Vegas? At an academic View Details
- 18 Dec 2007
- First Look
First Look: December 18, 2007
IEEE/IFIP Conference on Software Architecture (WICSA7), forthcoming Abstract Designers often seek modular architectures to better accommodate expected changes and to enable parallel development. However, we lack a formal theory and model... View Details
Keywords: Martha Lagace
- 27 Feb 2006
- Research & Ideas
Take Responsibility for Rising Stars
Practical solutions to these and other challenges don't magically appear in HR conference rooms; they come from the line managers. If line managers are held responsible for executing the talent development initiatives, the board should... View Details
- 28 Jul 2009
- First Look
First Look: July 28
Working PapersNone this week PublicationsAdverse Selection in Online 'Trust' Certifications Author:Benjamin Edelman Publication:Proceedings of ICEC'09 (forthcoming). ACM International Conference Proceeding Series Abstract Widely used... View Details
Keywords: Martha Lagace
- 22 Apr 2020
- Research Event
How Investors Are Sizing Up Climate Change’s Risks—and Opportunities
Until a few years ago, climate change’s potential impact seemed abstract for many investors. Now, as sea levels rise, hurricanes intensify, and droughts threaten food supplies, many investors are confronting its financial realities. But it’s not a simple calculation.... View Details
- 21 Aug 2000
- Research & Ideas
Faculty Research Looks to Latin America
conducted now is extremely broad. "There was a lot more than we had first realized," she reported. Nine HBS professors described the research they are conducting on Latin America as well as work they plan to do in the future. Later, View Details
Keywords: by Martha Lagace
- 11 Jan 2017
- Research & Ideas
The Paradoxical Quest to Make Food Look 'Natural' With Artificial Dyes
important for some foods.” In the spring, Hisano will co-host a conference on the senses and marketing, to be held at Harvard Business School. The tentative name of the conference: Capitalism and the Senses. View Details
Keywords: by Carmen Nobel
- 23 Mar 2011
- Research & Ideas
China’s 60-Year Road from Revolution to World Power
Editor's note: On October 1, 2009, the People's Republic of China turned 60 years old. To mark this event, the Fairbank Center for Chinese Studies at Harvard University held a conference titled "The People's Republic of China at 60:... View Details
Keywords: by William C. Kirby
- 14 Jan 2008
- Research & Ideas
Mapping Polluters, Encouraging Protectors
"And so a Web project seemed like a great opportunity for us to explore that process." The researchers decided to join forces in early 2007 while attending the Institutional Foundations for Industry Self-Regulation Conference... View Details
- 26 Jun 2013
- Op-Ed
A Roadmap for Afghanistan’s Economic Future
Discussions about the withdrawal of US troops from Afghanistan are frequent these days, with an emphasis on the importance of post-war security. But what's usually missing is an even more difficult consideration—that embattled country's economy. A recent View Details
Keywords: by Tarun Khanna
- 28 Apr 2011
- Op-Ed
While Waiting for Japan’s Recovery, Let’s Enhance Supplier Competitiveness at Home
capabilities or prepare for growth. Provide opportunities for selected small business partners to participate in in-house training programs or have access to online management tools. Serve as test sites for small companies with a promising new idea. Provide the use of... View Details
Keywords: by Rosabeth Moss Kanter
- 03 Feb 2003
- Research & Ideas
Web Services
show savings of 20 to 30 percent of the cost of traditional solutions—that's what sells in today's environment." The Web Services panel discussion was held during the Cyberposium 2003 conference on January 18. View Details