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Can more rigorous accounting lead to fewer workplace injuries?
Tuesday, November 1, 2022
Businesses wanting to make their workplaces safer might try adopting a more rigorous accounting system. A new study from Tippie's Danye Wang finds a link between a firm’s workplace injuries and the information quality in its accounting statements.
Railroad worker contract negotiations stall over lack of paid sick days
Monday, October 31, 2022
“This has been an issue of contention throughout the entire negotiation process,” said Jennifer Blackhurst of the University of Iowa. “I think it’s an issue focusing on the rights of the workers and the workers feeling good about how they’re treated as human beings.”
Record inflation means uncertainty as the holiday shopping season looms
Monday, October 31, 2022
Anne Villamil, an economics professor at the University of Iowa, says many retailers are worried that increased costs will force consumers to limit their gift-giving.
Inflated candy prices are what's scary this Halloween
Friday, October 28, 2022
If you're passing out candy this Beggars Night, expect to see extra-inflated candy prices, said Anne Villamil, an economics professor at the University of Iowa.
A five-factor framework to strengthen global cooperatives
Wednesday, October 19, 2022
More than 12% of the world’s population is employed by a co-op, but because the growth of co-ops differs from one country to the next, a new study from Tippie has identified some of the factors that determine how receptive a country is to that form of organization and the role it plays in its success.
Let’s stop talking about work-life balance
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
After researching it for 20 years, Tippie's Beth Livingston has learned that work-life balance doesn’t exist. She has some tips on how to instead "manage" or "integrate" the different parts of your life.
How to take collective action for racial and gender equity at work
Tuesday, October 11, 2022
In this excerpt from Associate Professor Beth Livingston's new book, "Shared Sisterhood," the authors say we must first ‘Dig’ into our preconceptions before working to ‘Bridge’ the DEI gap.
SPACs have less reliable financial reporting, UI study finds
Friday, October 7, 2022
Acquisitions made with a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) are more likely to have mistakes in their financial statements than a traditional initial public offering (IPO), University of Iowa researcher Ryan Wilson said on The Voice of Corporate Governance podcast.
5 Tips to Help CFOs Become Better Negotiators
Thursday, September 29, 2022
Experts like Tippie's Michele Williams offer tips on how to get better at negotiating both inside and outside your company.
MBA rankings rely on deeply flawed methodologies and data, business school faculty claim
Thursday, September 29, 2022
Deans and professors from business schools across the U.S. say MBA rankings disproportionately reflect business schools and place too much weight on aspects like compensation. Hear from Tippie Professor Ken Brown on the topic.
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