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Sexist. Dystopian. This was how critics labeled a 30-second Peloton holiday ad in 2019 that featured a man giving a woman an exercise bike as a gift. Backlash was so severe that Peloton’s stock fell […]

A study conducted by the Carlos III University of Madrid (UC3M) concludes that effective adaptation in crisis and emergency situations requires teams to accurately understand unfolding events and flexibly use different coordination processes. Paradoxically, the […]

In a post-COVID world, CBD living is losing appeal with Australian residents opting for lower-density housing, according to new research from Adelaide University. Published in Regional Studies, the research examined the future direction of population […]

As a growing number of fast-food chains adopt artificial intelligence (AI) technology for drive-thru ordering, customers are more likely to order indulgent food options when interacting with voice AI rather than a human employee, according […]

Alcohol pricing is often analyzed using sophisticated computer models to understand how policy changes, such as adjustments to excise, might affect drinking behavior and public health. But the growth of no and low alcohol drinks […]

These days, transparency is a financial buzzword. Opening the curtains on the operations of financial markets is supposed to help investors and regulators make better decisions. But sometimes transparency can backfire, according to new research […]

Diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) efforts have been around for a while, but their impact can sometimes be underwhelming. A pair of papers co-authored by ILR Assistant Professor Merrick R. Osborne examines why some DEI […]

“That meeting was a total waste of our time! And can you believe what that jerk said about raises?” From whispers in the hallway, to emoji-filled group texts and profanity-laced DMs, gossiping about the boss […]

For many Australians working in high-risk industries, the answer is a resounding no, and that’s a problem. A new study by Flinders University reveals that fear of punishment and lack of trust in management are […]

Grocery retailers may not need new technology—or behavior change from shoppers—to meaningfully reduce food waste. New research in the journal Management Science finds that small operational decisions already under a retailer’s control, including how perishable […]