When second place kinda sucks
UIowa researcher Andrea Luangrath used facial recognition technology to discover that bronze medalists are often happier than those who take silver.
Improve your culture to keep good employees
When workers leave a job, it’s as likely to be that they feel mistreated as for financial reasons or career advancement.
Is the U.S. ready for ReadyReturn?
Tippie tax expert Ryan Wilson says it’s high time we had our taxes done for us—by the government.
Invest in an injury-free workplace
Accounting Professor Danye Wang finds that workplaces with fewer injuries have more accurate earnings reports.
Bet on an analytics-driven fantasy draft
Professor of Business Analytics Jeffrey Ohlmann’s take on how to draft a better football team using data.
The buddy system: Investors step up for start-ups from their alma mater.
Professor of Finance Jon Garfinkel’s research shows that investors and entrepreneurs are more likely to work together if they share a collegiate alma mater.
Think your way to a shorter wait
Professor Alice Wang’s research shows that people who think about concrete details perceive shorter wait time.
Parent trap: How kids can hold back your career
Management researcher Amy Colbert explores how employees become more risk-averse when they become parents.