How to Get Mergers and Acquisitions Right
Emilie Feldman
November 16, 2023
Companies can get their M&A act right if they pick their targets wisely, avoid overstating expectations of synergies, and manage cultural dynamics correctly, says Wharton’s Emilie Feldman. The buzz is back around mergers and acquisitions (M&As) as businesses explore consolidation within their industry ranks as a way to survive or thrive in challenging times […]
What Are the Signs of a Recession? | Nikolai Roussanov
Chris IkosaNovember 14, 2023
Professor Nikolai Roussanov explains how economists identify a recession. What Are the Signs of a Recession According to Experts? Dan Loney: Recession is a word that’s been in our vocabulary quite a bit in recent months, but whether or not we see it occur is still a big question. Will it be short and […]
Why Shameless Self-promotion Backfires at Work
Maurice SchweitzerNovember 6, 2023
Tooting your own horn at work is important, but including others in your symphony of accomplishments will make you more likeable, according to new research from Wharton’s Maurice Schweitzer. If you want to brag about your accomplishments at work without sounding self-absorbed, take a lesson from professional athletes. From the sidelines and at post-game […]
This Company’s Sustainable Partnerships Helped Prevent Amazon Rainforest Deforestation
Leandro S. PongeluppeNovember 6, 2023
A new study of Brazilian beauty company Natura shows how businesses can work with local stakeholders to preserve the environment and create change. In 1969, a Brazilian beauty company named Natura embarked on a journey that would eventually lead it to become the world’s largest B-Corporation by 2021, with a net revenue of $7.2 […]
What Our Brain Activity Reveals About Improving Workplace Culture
Elizabeth (Zab) Johnson, Michael PlattOctober 23, 2023
In a unique collaboration, the Wharton Neuroscience Initiative and consulting firm Slalom measured the brain activity of employees to uncover what works best at work. The following article is written by experts at the Wharton Neuroscience Initiative and global consulting company Slalom*, who conducted a series of neuroscience experiments with employee volunteers to learn […]
Surviving the Attention Economy: How to Keep Audiences Engaged
Jonah BergerOctober 16, 2023
Want to get people to pay attention to an email or a presentation? New research from Wharton’s Jonah Berger shows how the right words can help captivate audiences and hold their attention. Wharton marketing professor Jonah Berger talks with Knowledge at Wharton about his latest study, which offers important takeaways for marketers, advertisers, influencers, […]
Climate Crisis: Why Is Greenwashing So Concerning? | Sarah Light
Sarah LightOctober 9, 2023
Sarah Light, professor of legal studies and business ethics, explains how greenwashing can shift consumer and voter opinions, and what policymakers can do about it. What Is Greenwashing? Dan Loney: Can you give us a definition of greenwashing? Sarah Light: Greenwashing is this umbrella expression that refers to situations in which an entity is […]
What Are the Pros and Cons of Remote Working? | Martine Haas
Martine HaasOctober 2, 2023
Professor Martine Haas offers advice for managers on how to thrive in a remote workplace. Hybrid work is here to stay, but it comes with trade-offs. Wharton management professor Martine Haas guides managers on how to get the most out of a hybrid workplace, while keeping the pros and cons of remote working in […]
Finding Balance With the Hybrid Work Model | Matthew Bidwell
Matthew BidwellSeptember 25, 2023
Professor Matthew Bidwell weighs in on the future of remote work. Wharton’s Matthew Bidwell offers his insight on the future of remote work and the hybrid work model, saying the last three years have been a surprisingly successful trial run. This episode is part of a series on “Hybrid Work.” Why Remote Work Is […]
Why Stock Valuation Hinges More on Returns Than Future Earnings
Sean MyersSeptember 25, 2023
Growth stocks don’t generate the long-term returns that would justify their high multiples, according to the 2023 Jacobs Levy Center’s “Best Paper,” co-authored by Wharton’s Sean Myers. In the long run, returns on investment drive the price-earnings ratios that determine the stock valuations of firms far more than profitability does, according to a new […]