UI professor: Let the federal government do our taxes for us
Tuesday, January 30, 2024
Ryan Wilson on Radio Iowa about the possibility of introducing ReadyReturn filing in the US.
The productivity boost missing from your to-do list
Monday, January 29, 2024
Amy Colbert in The Wall Street Journal about how creating a "done" list can motivate you.
Forget brainstorming. Try brainwriting.
Friday, January 26, 2024
Eean Crawford in Axios on how the brainwriting process makes sure that all ideas are brought to the table and all voices are brought into the conversation.
Need workplace changes? UI study says to ask manager, don’t tell them
Thursday, January 25, 2024
Daniel Newton on Radio Iowa about a technique for employees to get their ideas through.
Questions are the key to meaningful results
Wednesday, January 24, 2024
Daniel Newton in the Daily Herald about how tapping into a style popularized by the game show Jeopardy, employees can come across as less assertive, which is especially effective when reporting to a dominant leader.
Teamwork! Teamwork!
Sunday, January 14, 2024
Ken Brown in the Gazette about the efficacy of motivational posters.
Embracing big ideas
Monday, January 8, 2024
Daniel Newton in the Society of HR Management about employee reluctance to offer ideas.
Misplaced confidence
Wednesday, November 15, 2023
Tippie researcher Paul Hribar finds company earnings guidance is wrong about 70% of the time.
5 types of stories leaders need to tell
Friday, September 22, 2023
Nick Westergaard in Harvard Business Review on why storytelling is an important leadership skill, and how executives who want to succeed should master five types of narrative: vision, values, action, teaching, and trust stories.
The journey is the destination
Tuesday, July 25, 2023
Those consumer loyalty cards filling our wallets that give you a free sandwich or cup of coffee tend to lead to disappointment. A new study shows that for many, filling the card is more fulfilling than the reward.
Incompetent bosses
Monday, May 8, 2023
A new study from the Tippie College of Business finds that workers respond differently to incompetent bosses, depending on whether they are younger or older than themselves.
When rural hospitals stop delivering babies, fewer mothers receive adequate pre-natal care
Friday, April 28, 2023
A new Tippie College of Business study of hospitals in Iowa finds that when a rural county loses its last labor and delivery unit, fewer expectant mothers who live there get adequate pre-natal care, even though that care is still available.
Detecting delirium
Thursday, April 20, 2023
Researchers at the Tippie College of Business have developed a new algorithm that could help health care professionals more easily identify elderly patients in the ER who are at risk of delirium.
Should you go along to get along?
Monday, April 3, 2023
When should you disagree with a co-worker and when should you keep quiet? Many studies suggest workers should just let it go when they have an office disagreement, but a new study from a workplace conflict expert at the Tippie College of Business looks at circumstances when a worker is more apt to find success by speaking up and expressing disagreement.
Wartime economics
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
The Tippie College of Business is helping a Ukrainian economist continue his research during the country's war with Russia.
You're (re)-hired!
Wednesday, February 15, 2023
What can employees who left their jobs as part of the Great Resignation expect if they return to their old jobs? Chad Van Iddekinge studies these so-called boomerang employees and says employees and employers can largely expect more of the same.
Helping nurses cope when patients bring them down
Friday, February 10, 2023
Nurses work for the good of society, and a new study from the University of Iowa finds they are more likely to feel better about their jobs when hospitals remind them of that, according to a new study from the Tippie College of Business.
Why shareholder lawsuits are bad news for competitors
Friday, February 3, 2023
When a company is sued by shareholders, other companies in the same industry often see a drop in their own stock price and start to behave more transparently, presumably to avoid similar lawsuits.
Faculty recognized for research impact
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
A number of Tippie faculty were recognized in a recent study published by Stanford University as among the top 100,000 most impactful scientific researchers in their fields.
Nahrgang appointed SIOP fellow
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Jennifer Nahrgang, professor of management and entrepreneurship, has been elected a fellow in the Society of Industrial Organization and Psychology (SIOP).
Burer honored for long-term impact of paper
Tuesday, January 31, 2023
Sam Burer, professor of business analytics, received the inaugural Activity Group on Optimization Test of Time Award from the Society for Industrial and Applied Mathematics.
5 thoughts on business leadership, corporate social responsibility
Tuesday, July 26, 2022
While visiting the University of Iowa for the Des Moines Business Record's Fearless initiative, Editor Emily Barske sat down with Tippie Associate Professor Beth Livingston. Here are a few takeaways for business leaders related to management strategy from that interview.
Do nice guys always finish last in the workplace? A University of Iowa study has an answer
Thursday, July 21, 2022
A University of Iowa researcher set out to discover whether the old adage is true, that "nice guys finish last." Her finding, after years of research? Niceness can actually help put someone ahead in the workplace.
Want a part-time job? Here's why Corporate America won't hire you
Wednesday, June 8, 2022
Working part-time would give workers more flexibility, but many employers are reluctant to offer it. Jennifer Nahrgang, professor of management and entrepreneurship, says too many organizations see part-timers as not fully committed. “It’s not necessarily fair and it’s not right, but there’s a stigma,” she says.
Report shows Iowans are suffering badly from low wages
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
A Common Good report found that multiple types of working Iowa households are struggling to make ends meet. The most basic budget is not attainable for some in the state because of low wages and high living expenses.
Burnout is bad for business
Wednesday, May 11, 2022
Burnout is bad for individuals and for the companies they work for and it seems to be at an all-time high right now. In this edition of Talk of Iowa, host Charity Nebbe talks with Tippie researchers to learn about burnout, some of the organizational problems that lead to burnout and how organizations can do better.
UI accounting doctoral student wins $25K Deloitte Foundation Fellowship
Friday, April 1, 2022
The Deloitte Foundation has awarded Cory Hinds, a University of Iowa accounting Ph.D. candidate, a 2022 Doctoral Fellowship in Accounting.
Shining a light into a dark market
Sunday, March 13, 2022
Foreign exchange is the largest financial market in the world, trading close to $7 trillion every day. That’s more than every other market combined, including stocks, bonds, commodities, metals, and oil. Yet few know much about how it works. Tippie’s Petra Sinagl aims to change that.
Nahrgang studies show side gigs help full-time jobs
Thursday, February 17, 2022
Studies by Jennifer Nahrgang show that people who have a side hustle--or second job that they work because they're interested in it--often perform better at their main job.
Colbert receives Board of Regents faculty excellence honor
Thursday, February 17, 2022
Amy Colbert, professor of management & entrepreneurship, was one of six UI faculty who were honored by the Board of Regents, State of Iowa, for their exceptional contributions and sustained record of excellence.
It’s not what you said, it’s the way that you said it
Wednesday, February 2, 2022
Investors and analysts can glean information from tone of voice and what’s left unsaid, according to Jeff Cossette's latest roundup of the academic literature, including research from Tippie's Scott Asay and Michael Durney.
Tippie expert: spark dialogues, not debates this holiday season
Monday, December 20, 2021
Relationship expert Michele Williams is urging families to start having conversations about your get-togethers now to avoid in-fighting over the holidays. She says the key is to make sure those discussions are dialogues—not debates.
The power of touch is no joke—even if it’s through a screen
Wednesday, December 15, 2021
Digital ads showing someone’s hand touching a product had higher engagement and were seen as more valuable by consumers.
Consumers value a product viewed online more if they see it being virtually touched
Monday, December 6, 2021
Consumers who see a product on sale being virtually touched are more engaged and willing to pay more than if the item is displayed on its own, according to a recent research paper by Tippie's Andrea Luangrath.
What makes Spotify's Wrapped such a popular end-of-year tradition? FOMO
Monday, December 6, 2021
This week marked what has been an increasingly high-profile tradition for Spotify users: Wrapped release day. It was a trending topic on social media as everyone revealed the new social cards showing off listening choices of the past year. No matter how weird or—let's be honest a little embarrassing—they were. So why do so many people do it?
Where's My Stuff? Understanding global supply chain disruptions
Friday, December 3, 2021
Back in spring 2020, consumers had trouble finding toilet paper and hand sanitizer while trampolines and exercise equipment became scarce. With the COVID-19 pandemic sweeping the globe, some of the shortages of supplies and delays on certain goods seemed reasonable. But now, nearly two years into the pandemic, there is still lag time on getting everything from new cars to new furniture.
UI research finds employees less likely to work with politically-opposed companies
Monday, November 29, 2021
New research from the University of Iowa Tippie College of Business' Chad Van Iddekinge shows prospective employees’ political beliefs factor into their job applications, including a reluctance to work with companies who have different political opinions from their own.
New research shows side hustles can boost full-time job performance
Monday, November 29, 2021
The study, co-authored by a University of Iowa professor, finds those engaging in gig work on the side such as Uber, Airbnb, or Etsy are likely to see a positive increase in performance at their full-time jobs.
Black Friday shoppers may see higher prices and emptier shelves this year
Monday, November 29, 2021
Black Friday may not have as many saving opportunities as in years past, according to University of Iowa Tippie College of Business professor Jennifer Blackhurst.
Labor, supply shortages in retail persist for Black Friday
Monday, November 29, 2021
Disruptions in the supply chains of many businesses continue and they mean there is an increased need for consumer flexibility when holiday shopping this year.
US retailers cheery about holiday season despite inflation
Tuesday, November 23, 2021
After nearly two years of pandemic gloom, American consumers appear primed to spend generously for the holidays despite worries over inflation and item availability.
Global insurance industry could play a significant role in addressing climate change risks
Monday, November 22, 2021
As world leaders conclude the U.N. climate summit, here's a synopsis of what's happening across the industry and in Iowa.
‘Black Friday’? It’s more like ‘Black Autumn’ now
Monday, November 22, 2021
Holiday shopping season longer than ever, but whether local or national, retailers need to capitalize early.
Study: Company partisanship hurts hiring
Thursday, November 18, 2021
From Chick-fil-A to Starbucks, more corporations and CEOs are addressing social and political issues, especially as millennials and Gen Z pressure them to take public stances. Yes, but: Those stances are a double-edged sword when it comes to hiring talent, especially in our current workforce shortage, according to a new study from the University of Iowa.
Tippie expert explains how to keep conversations civil this holiday season
Tuesday, November 16, 2021
The holiday season is just around the corner, but there is worry divisive topics may ruin family gatherings. A 2018 poll from the Associated Press and NORC showed that 9 percent of family gatherings were ruined by disagreements over politics. Topics like politics and religion have always been tough dinner table topics, but University of Iowa’s Dr. Michelle Williams says there is a new hot button...
Tippie expert discusses how to handle vaccination talk during the holidays
Thursday, November 11, 2021
It’s long been said you should never discuss religion or politics in polite company, but a third topic is being added to the list this holiday season: vaccinations. Many Iowans are planning their first big family meals in a few years, and University of Iowa professor and psychologist Michele Williams says if you’re concerned some family members may endanger others, you’ll need to speak up.
Vicarious touch: Closing the online sale
Wednesday, November 10, 2021
Retailers know that if they can get a customer to touch what they’re selling, they’re more apt to buy it and pay more for it. A new study from the University of Iowa's Tippie College of Business finds that this is true in a virtual world, too, when the hand belongs to someone else, or is even a floating blue cartoon hand.
New Tippie economics department executive officer looks to rebuild program
Monday, November 8, 2021
David J. Cooper, the new departmental executive officer for the economics department at the Tippie College of Business, will look to simplify the economics major and focus on recruitment.
Robots are taking clerical jobs, too, studies show
Sunday, November 7, 2021
Tippie College of Business researchers take a closer look.
Pro tip for 2021 holiday shopping: Stay flexible and don’t panic buy
Sunday, November 7, 2021
Some listeners might have thought she was crying wolf, when they heard a logistics and supply chain expert from the University of Iowa say to buy their Christmas gifts back in July. The predictions were correct from Jen Blackhurst, a UI professor of business analytics, and we’re now seeing products ranging from video games to sirloin steaks have vanished from store shelves.
The power of the fourth estate
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
Media coverage of corporate wrongdoing is an important part of holding executives accountable, according to a new study from Tippie's Dain Donelson, and shows the value of a robust watchdog media.
Less is more: 2021 Sullivan Scholar in Residence Terri Yohn
Tuesday, November 2, 2021
Terri Yohn argues that more disaggregation is not better. “Why go through all the accounting gymnastics, if its not going to help you forecast better?” she asked faculty and Ph.D. students in a lecture at the Tippie College of Business in September. Yohn is a professor at Emory University and pioneering accounting researcher.
How a side hustle can boost performance at your regular job
Monday, November 1, 2021
A new study shows that moonlighting lifts your mood—and your effectiveness from 9 to 5.
What if it never gets easier to be a working parent?
Monday, November 1, 2021
The shock of the pandemic threw care taking arrangements into disarray. Many families find themselves back in the same precarious arrangement they had before, with the burden still on mothers.
Immoral entrenchment: Study shows firms more likely to fight recalls when product causes injury or death
Friday, October 29, 2021
Firms that face a recall notice are more apt to fight the order if it involves the injury or death of people using the product, according to a researcher at the University of Iowa’s Tippie College of Business.
There's value in going to the office, but some people love working from home
Thursday, October 28, 2021
Michele Williams of the University of Iowa Tippie College of Business joins Ben Kieffer on Iowa Public Radio to talk about the future of the office, why the office matters, how employees can negotiate working from home after the pandemic, and how managers have been trying to foster a virtual company culture.
Tippie finance professor Tong Yao on what's next for the stock market
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
As stock markets hit all-time high, reasons remain for both concern and optimism. Hear from Professor Yao in the Corridor Business Journal.
UAW's John Deere strike threatens supply chain, food supply
Wednesday, October 20, 2021
Tippie's Jen Blackhurst says the strike could spark significant disruption to already-strained systems.
Tippie's Michele Williams talks about why there's an increase in Americans quitting their jobs
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
As days pass, U.S. citizens are learning new ways to adapt to the constantly changing economy. The most recent change is the number of laborers available in the workforce. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, the amount of Americans quitting their jobs increased in August by 4.3 million. Dr. Michele Williams, an Assistant Professor of Management in Entrepreneurship at the Tippie College of...
Tippie research looks to maximize supervisor, remote worker productivity
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
A $1.1 million grant from the CDC will help researchers in the UI colleges of business and public health investigate how to maximize productivity while maintaining worker wellbeing in remote work environments over the next five years.
UI professors study AI's effect on office work
Tuesday, October 19, 2021
A $150,000 National Science Foundation grant went to a cross-disciplinary effort to learn the impact of AI on clerical jobs, including Assistant Professor of Management & Entrepreneurship Beth Livingston.
Tippie grant from CDC will help businesses better manage home-based workers
Monday, October 18, 2021
The COVID-19 pandemic gave Americans a taste of working from that many want to continue, so researchers at the Tippie College of Business are developing new techniques to help even the smallest organization more effectively manage their home-based workforce.
How to rebuild trust in your relationships
Tuesday, October 5, 2021
Since trust is fundamental to relationships, trying to restore the feeling once it's lost might seem impossible. But if you're the offender in a breakdown of trust, know that all hope might not be lost. Hear from Tippie's Michele Williams and other trust and relationship experts in this CNN article.
$1 million CDC grant to help researchers improve work from home management
Monday, October 4, 2021
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) has awarded a $1.1 million grant to the Tippie College of Business and the Healthier Workforce Center of the Midwest in the College of Public Health. Researchers will use the five-year grant to investigate better methods of training supervisors to manage employees who work remotely.
How to make informal leadership work
Tuesday, September 28, 2021
Tippie's Jennifer Nahrgang and coauthors' research on strategies to help both formal managers and informal leaders reap the benefits of informal leadership while minimizing its negative side effects was recently summarized in Harvard Business Review.
UI to study automation impact on clerical work
Monday, September 20, 2021
Automation is changing everyone’s jobs, even secretaries and receptionists, office assistants, and mailroom clerks. But while numerous studies and think pieces have thought about how automation is affecting factory workers, engineers, or truck drivers, few have looked at how artificial intelligence will change clerical jobs. A $150,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to...
Tippie research finds industry response to SEC rule change could destabilize some money markets
Monday, September 20, 2021
A new Tippie study finds the COVID-19 related stock market decline of March 2020 showed that a five-year old SEC rule change can have a potentially destabilizing effect on some money market funds, which are supposed to be stable places to park cash.
NSF grant will study how automation affects clerical work
Friday, September 17, 2021
Automation is changing everyone’s jobs, even the secretaries and receptionists, office assistants and mail room clerks, but no major study has looked at how clerical work will be affected by technology. A $150,000 grant from the National Science Foundation (NSF) to researchers at the Tippie College of Business will start the process of answering those questions.
Home food delivery still going strong for Iowa businesses
Friday, September 17, 2021
A study by the Marketing Institute at the University of Iowa’s Henry B. Tippie College of Business found online delivery services averaged 25 percent growth last year, but is predicted to grow by about 3.5 percent post-COVID-19, according to Peggy Stover, associate professor in the program.
Tippie professor adapts economic model to understand vaccine hesitancy
Wednesday, September 15, 2021
Richard Peter and his colleague have conducted research to help public health officials better understand COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy and tailor messaging to address it.
Breakfast competition heats up among fast food, convenience stores
Tuesday, September 14, 2021
There’s a breakfast war heating up now in Iowa to try and capture customers who are once again venturing out of their homes following pandemic shutdowns. Tippie's Peggy Stover weighs in.
Stop screening job candidates’ social media
Thursday, September 2, 2021
Social media sites such as Facebook, TikTok, and Instagram have given many organizations a new hiring tool. According to a 2018 CareerBuilder survey, 70% of employers check out applicants’ profiles as part of their screening process, and 54% have rejected applicants because of what they found. Social media sites offer a free, easily accessed portrait of what a candidate is really like, yielding a...
Tippie researcher designs new model to help understand COVID-19 vaccine hesitancy
Monday, August 30, 2021
Infections and hospitalizations from COVID-19 are on the rise again but millions of Americans are still hesitant to take a vaccine to protect them. A Tippie researcher recently adapted a long-standing economic model of decision-making to include people's resistance to the vaccine to make it easier for epidemiologists, economists, and public health experts to forecast the virus’ impact despite this...
Deep machine learning study finds that body shape is associated with income
Friday, August 27, 2021
A new study published in PLOS One has found a relationship between a person’s body shape and their family income. The findings provide more evidence for the “beauty premium” — a phenomenon in which people who are physically attractive tend to earn more than their less attractive counterparts. Researchers have consistently found evidence for the beauty premium. But Suyong Song, an associate...
Courtright joins Department of Management and Entrepreneurship
Thursday, August 19, 2021
Stephen Courtright earned his PhD from the Tippie College of Business and returned in 2020 after eight years at Texas A&M University to become the Henry B. Tippie Research Professor of Management and Director of Executive Education.
Van Iddekinge joins the Department of Management and Entrepreneurship
Friday, August 13, 2021
Chad Van Iddekinge joined the Tippie College of Business from Florida State University in 2020 as the Henry B. Tippie Research Professor of Management. Van Iddekinge’s research focuses on how organizations make staffing decisions and how those decisions affect job applicants and the quality and diversity of a firm’s workforce.
Park wins best dissertation-based paper
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
Tippie Assistant Professor of Management & Entrepreneurship Semin Park was chosen for the best dissertation-based paper at the 2021 Academy of Management meeting. Her paper was titled: "The Impact of Individual Conflict Experiences on Proximal Task Performance in A Multi-Team Context." Park earned her Ph.D. in management from the University of Connecticut in 2019 and researches conflict management...
Nahrgang joins the Department of Management and Entrepreneurship
Wednesday, August 11, 2021
Jennifer Nahrgang joined the Tippie College of Business from Arizona State University in 2020 as the Palmer Professor of Management and Entrepreneurship. Her research focuses on leadership processes and leadership development, team dynamics and effectiveness, employee voice and engagement, and the future world of work. She currently serves as associate editor for Personnel Psychology.
In praise of third place
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
It is surprisingly tricky to actually answer "who's winning the Olympics?"
Ann Campbell profiled in INFORMS magazine
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
Tippie Business Analytics Department Executive Officer, Clement T. and Sylvia H. Hanson Family Chair, and INFORMS member of 25 years, Ann Campbell, was profiled by INFORMS' membership magazine ORMS Today in July 2021.
Van Iddekinge wins Best Paper Award
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
Personnel Psychology awarded Professor Chad Van Iddekinge the Best Paper Award for his paper titled, “A meta-analysis of the criterion-related validity of prehire work experience.” Finalists for the award are nominated based on the number of downloads from PPSYCH website, Google Scholar citations, and ratings of the article’s contributions to research on people at work. Authors include Chad H. Van...
Experts at UI suggest ordering holiday presents early to avoid shipping delays
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
If you want your holiday gifts to arrive in time to be under the tree Christmas morning or the first night of Hanukkah, a logistics and supply chain expert at the University of Iowa’s Tippie College of Business suggests you order them now.
Want to hire and retain the best employees? The key might be location, location, location
Tuesday, August 10, 2021
Businesses that want to hire and retain the best employees should think more about their real estate. A new study from the University of Iowa finds that employees who work in a well-located office are willing to work harder and show more commitment to their jobs. Researcher Tom Gruca, professor of marketing at the Tippie College of Business, says workers see a good office location as a signal that...
Quinto wins FARS Outstanding Discussion Award
Wednesday, July 28, 2021
Assistant Professor of Accounting Claire Quinto won a FARS Outstanding Discussion Award from the American Accounting Association. This award recognizes individuals who provided outstanding discussions of papers at the 2021 Financial Accounting and Reporting Section Midyear Meeting.
Donelson joins the Department of Accounting
Tuesday, July 27, 2021
Dain Donelson joined the Tippie College of Business accounting faculty in 2020, after 13 years at the University of Texas.
University of Iowa research finds bronze medalists happier than those with silver
Friday, July 23, 2021
Winning is nice. But so is not losing. Just check the faces of those Olympians who earn coveted spots on the podiums you’ll start seeing in the coming days as the postponed “Tokyo 2020” games get underway. “What we see is the medalist who is the most happy is the gold medalist — because they just won the event,” said Andrea Luangrath, a University of Iowa assistant marketing professor who...
University of Iowa study shows bronze medalists appear happier than silver medalists
Friday, July 23, 2021
A study with University of Iowa ties shows that bronze medalists are more likely to smile on the medal stand. Dr. Andrea Luangrath was part of a study to evaluate the facial expressions of Olympians who make it to the medal stand.
When bronze is better: Study finds Olympic bronze medalists appear happier than silver medalists
Friday, July 16, 2021
At the Olympics, bronze medals are given to people who finish in third place, and the definition of a third-place finisher is that they lost to the person who finished second. It’s how competition works: The second-place finisher beats the third-place finisher. But a new study from the University of Iowa analyzed photos of Olympic medal ceremonies and found bronze medalists tend to appear happier...
To ensure on-time delivery, order your holiday gifts well in advance this year. Like, now.
Thursday, July 15, 2021
If you want your holiday gifts to arrive in time to be under the tree on Christmas morning, a logistics and supply chain expert at the University of Iowa’s Tippie College of Business suggests you buy them now.
Study finds social class has impact on job search fortunes of new college grads
Thursday, July 15, 2021
A new study from the University of Iowa shows that out of equally qualified college graduates, some get a head start in the job market based on their social class.
The Great Resignation
Friday, July 9, 2021
The American economy is opening back up and millions of workers are responding with… a giant shrug. Millions are quitting their jobs to find something new, a phenomenon that analysts like Tippie’s Stephen Courtright are calling the “the great resignation.” How to prepare your company.
Stay in your lane? When to take on tasks that are outside of your job description
Thursday, July 8, 2021
The phrase “stay in your lane” is commonly used to affirm the importance of doing your assigned tasks and only your assigned tasks. But if you see an important task that needs to be done that isn’t your responsibility, should you do it?
The Great Resignation – concern or catalyst?
Thursday, July 8, 2021
Imagine if 25% of your workforce quit tomorrow. Labor statistics and numerous surveys point to one thing – a significant portion of employees are ready to give notice. Dubbed the Great Resignation, this wave of departures is sweeping across virtually every industry.
Radio Iowa: Tippie's Stephen Courtright on what is leading some workers to quit jobs
Monday, June 28, 2021
With the long pandemic coming to a gradual end, many Iowans are considering job changes—and even career changes—as we begin to emerge from the months of isolation. Stephen Courtright, a professor of management and entrepreneurship at the University of Iowa, says COVID-19 has forced many professionals to sit tight and ride it out but now, they’re getting the itch to make a move.
Millions of Americans quitting their jobs during ‘The Great Resignation’
Monday, June 28, 2021
They’re calling it “The Great Resignation.” Nearly four million Americans quit their jobs in April. That’s the highest total ever and nearly double the number who quit a year ago. The number of people quitting is adding to the labor shortages companies are facing. Tippie Professor Stephen Courtright says people are using the pandemic as a time to reset.
The great resignation: Business experts say Iowans are job hunting right now
Thursday, June 24, 2021
New numbers from the state show Iowa's unemployment rate ticked up slightly in May to 3.9%. That's up from 3.8% in April. Right now, Iowa is seeing some of the lowest unemployment numbers - with the national rate at 5.8%. While some Iowans are unemployed, the University of Iowa Tippie College of Business is hearing from industry leaders who say a lot of people are also job hunting or are looking...
Congratulations to our 2021 Fulbright award recipient, Brant Walker!
Tuesday, May 25, 2021
Brant Walker is from Dubuque, Iowa and has recently received a Fulbright scholarship to study in Germany in 2022. He is graduating this year with Bachelor of Science degrees in Economics and Mathematics and a Minor in Philosophy.
Richard Peter wins Tippie College’s highest tenure-track teaching award
Monday, May 17, 2021
Richard Peter, Associate Professor of Finance, received the Tippie College’s Collegiate Teaching Award for tenure-track faculty at the college’s annual faculty/staff recognition event. The Collegiate Teaching Award recognizes excellence in teaching and each of the college’s six academic departments nominates a faculty member for the award. A committee of former Collegiate Teaching Award winners...
The burdens of informal leadership
Friday, May 14, 2021
Ambitious employees in informal leadership roles can get burned out when they don’t receive support from their bosses, according to new research from the University at Buffalo School of Management in collaboration with Tippie's Jennifer Nahrgang.
The future of work
Thursday, May 13, 2021
We asked our faculty experts your most pressing questions as we reimagine the post-pandemic workplace.
Proof: Associate Professor Richard Peter has it
Sunday, May 2, 2021
Richard Peter writes his theoretical models by hand. Sheet after sheet of symbols and signs that may leave you scratching your head. For the untrained eye, looking at his step-by-step derivations may raise lots of questions, but for the Department of Finance’s award-winning researcher, they answer questions.
Six takeaways from Tippie Women's Summit series
Monday, April 19, 2021
In March 2021, the Tippie College of Business at the University of Iowa hosted a webinar series, focusing on topics including work-life management, women in STEM, mental health, and women on corporate boards.
Six Iowa leaders on pay inequity, salary transparency
Monday, March 29, 2021
The gender wage gap and pay equity are large, complex issues that can’t be solved by a silver bullet. But experts, including Tippie's Beth Livingston, agree that the best way to start addressing them is by talking about it and acknowledging that it exists.
Study finds your social media post impacts your job search
Monday, March 29, 2021
A University of Iowa study finds things you post on social media could prevent you from getting your dream job, even though it’s a fuzzy, gray area for potential employers to be scouring your online accounts.
Business Analytics capstone project finds better outcomes for COVID-19 patients on a low dose aspirin regimen
Friday, March 19, 2021
As the COVID-19 pandemic was spreading globally, University of Iowa master’s student Zachary Veigulis (BA14/MS20) spent the summer of 2020 studying Veteran’s Affairs (VA) patient data to determine what factors affected patient outcomes when they contracted the virus.
Firms are less likely to share bad news when meeting with investors in groups. It’s not intentional.
Thursday, March 11, 2021
Firms are less likely to share bad news when privately meeting with larger groups of investors, according to an award-winning study from the University of Iowa.
Celebrating Women Virtually: programming provided to empower for International Women’s Day and Month
Monday, March 8, 2021
University of Iowa organizations and institutions are providing programming that focuses on leadership and self-preservation throughout March in celebration of International Women’s Day and Month.
College students accounted for in latest COVID-19 relief package
Monday, March 8, 2021
College students claimed as dependents will be included in the next round of stimulus checks, once President Joe Biden signs the $1.9 trillion COVID-19 relief package. Sarah Frank, a lecturer of economics in the Tippie College of Business, said these stimulus checks have a dual purpose of helping families who are struggling while also injecting more money into the economy.
Study shows that journalism matters in holding corporations accountable
Monday, March 8, 2021
Media coverage of corporate wrongdoing is an important part of holding executives accountable, according to a new study from a University of Iowa researcher, and shows the value of a robust watchdog media.
Corporations with workers on board more apt to maximize payroll, offshore less
Wednesday, March 3, 2021
A company with worker representatives on its board of directors will cut pay and lay off employees less often than companies that don’t, while offshoring fewer jobs and producing more product that leads to larger payrolls, according to a new study from the University of Iowa.
How core team members affect team performance
Tuesday, March 2, 2021
Modern workplaces increasingly use crew-based teams—groups of individuals who fill different roles and are brought together to complete a task. However, a new study from the Tippie College of Business suggests that experience with the core member of the team—or the team member that is more central to the workflow—is critical for successful performance.
Tippie Analytics a finalist for international analytics award
Friday, February 26, 2021
University of Iowa’s Department of Business Analytics is one of three finalists for the prestigious UPS George D. Smith Prize given annually by INFORMS, the largest international association of analytics and operations research professionals.
Intimate partner violence is a workplace issue
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
Intimate partner violence, or IPV, is often perceived as a private occurrence; in reality, it also affects virtually every aspect of a victim’s life, including their work life. Tippie's Beth Livingston researched what role organizations can play in the understanding and prevention of IPV. Data shows that work is one of the few spaces where people feel they can seek help, and that colleagues may be...
Study finds employers’ reviews of job applicants’ social media fraught with problems
Wednesday, February 24, 2021
A new study from Tippie researcher Chad Van Iddekinge suggests that reviewing job applicants’ social media sites may not be an effective way to assess the candidates, and doing so may also conflict with federal employment law.
Does media coverage cause meritorious shareholder litigation? Evidence from the stock option backdating scandal
Sunday, February 14, 2021
A recent paper by Tippie Accounting chair Dain Donelson et al. uses the Wall Street Journal’s coverage of the stock option backdating scandal to examine whether media coverage causes meritorious shareholder litigation.
The overlooked key to leading through chaos
Thursday, February 11, 2021
Ask executives to list traits of great leaders and they will probably name vision, honesty, or the ability to execute change. Rarely mentioned is one critical capability that leaders need most in turbulent times: sensemaking, the ability to create and update maps of a complex environment in order to act more effectively in it.
Should you rehire an employee who left your company?
Monday, February 8, 2021
These days, it’s common for people to work for many employers over the course of their careers. When an employee who previously left your company tries to come back, how do you determine whether or not you should rehire them? Research from Tippie's Chad Van Iddekinge shows rehiring these “boomerang” employees can come with some benefits.
Multiple faculty ranked top 2% of world’s researchers in Stanford study
Tuesday, January 26, 2021
A number of Tippie faculty were recognized in a recent study published by Stanford University researchers using a new scholarly citation impact measure to identify the top 100,000 most impactful scientific researchers, along with those in the top 2% of their academic subfield. Indices were calculated based on lifetime scholarly impact and impact during the year 2019.
Stop making excuses for toxic bosses
Tuesday, January 19, 2021
If you’ve ever worked for a toxic boss, you know how damaging it can be. So should you forgive a manager who tries to make amends for their bad behavior?
Why capable people are reluctant to lead
Thursday, December 17, 2020
All too often, promising employees fail to step up when leadership opportunities arise. What is it that holds so many people back? The authors describe new research that sheds light on three of the most common perceived risks that are associated with leadership: the risk to your interpersonal relationships, the risk to your image, and the risk of being blamed for failure.
Get a grip: The science of a handshake
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
University of Iowa professor Greg Stewart and Body Language Institute’s Janine Driver share handshake tips and first impression do’s and don’ts that can make or break an interview.
Inside the 'bossless' office, where the team takes charge
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
The hierarchical hassles of the modern workplace are starting to fade, with a cultural move toward flat or "bossless" offices.
Experience is useless for predicting a new hire's performance
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
It sounds totally outlandish, but that's exactly what a massive new review of 81 studies found. Simply checking for past experience will tell you next to nothing about how a candidate will perform at your company, study co-author Chad Van Iddekinge says. Read more in Inc.
Goodbye handshake: How do we replace the ancient greeting if coronavirus keeps us from touching?
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
With the coronavirus pandemic making human touch a potentially lethal act since the virus can be transmitted with skin contact, handshaking has suddenly become socially unacceptable. Tippie Professor Greg Stewart weighs in on whether it will come back or not in USA Today.
Make your side hustle work
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
We live in the era of the side hustle. Nearly 44 million U.S. workers are currently running a variety of side hustles ranging from driving for ride-sharing companies, renting out their houses, or selling handcrafts online. But how can you manage a side hustle in a way that brings maximum benefits without affecting your full-time job?
The Gazette: A conversation with UI assistant professor Beth Livingston
Wednesday, December 16, 2020
University of Iowa Tippie College of Business assistant professor Beth Livingston has spent 15 years studying spousal/partner negotiation, and she’s a frequent human resources consultant for local businesses. Her background makes her uniquely qualified to offer advice for individuals and companies navigating the new—and sometimes tough—work arrangements created as a result of the COVID-19 pandemic...
Building authenticity and connection among diverse members of your workforce
Wednesday, December 9, 2020
Calls for societal change from people of color around the country have created ripple effects in workplaces big and small. The Black Lives Matter movement in particular has provided new impetus for managers to invigorate positive connections with employees who come from different racial and cultural backgrounds and may be experiencing hurt and loss in ways that require special support.
Has the revival of consulting practices at the Big 4 impacted their audit quality?
Thursday, December 3, 2020
Big 4 acquisitions of consulting firms can sometimes improve, but also decrease the quality of their financial statement audits, according to a study forthcoming in Accounting, Organizations and Society co-authored by Tippie's Dain Donelson.
The Gazette: Loneliness leads to 'unplanned,' 'impulsive' shopping habits, UI researcher finds
Monday, November 30, 2020
As many people lacking social contact during coronavirus begin the holiday shopping season, that loneliness could make a difference in their shopping habits. The more “socially deprived” someone is, the more likely the person is to buy more things, according to research from Jing “Alice” Wang, a marketing professor at the University of Iowa.
Doctoral student wins Bayer Women in Operations Research Scholarship
Tuesday, November 17, 2020
Sara Reed, a graduate teaching assistant in the Department of Business Analytics at the University of Iowa, won first place and an honorable mention award in the Bayer Women in Operations Research Scholarship competition.
When your boss is making nice, they might be faking nice
Thursday, November 12, 2020
Your boss yelled at you in a staff meeting, embarrassing you in front of your co-workers before later apologizing to make nice. But a new study from the University of Iowa suggests your boss’ apology might be more about faking nice than making nice.
$390 billion in offshore income: Welcome to the world of shadow insurance
Thursday, November 12, 2020
We’ve all heard stories of offshore bank accounts. Visions of white sand beaches, wire transfers, and heist films spring to mind. But what are offshore affiliate insurance companies, how much are U.S. life insurance companies using them, and why? One Tippie researcher found out.
Expert advice on how to get the best car insurance
Tuesday, November 10, 2020
Associate Professor of Finance Richard Peter gave his expert advice on choosing car insurance on moneygeek.com.
Asian-owned businesses seeing dip in business due to pandemic and other factors
Monday, November 2, 2020
The novel coronavirus pandemic has hit minority-owned businesses disproportionately hard. Economics lecturer Sarah Frank weighs in for this piece by KCRG.
Study shows how online reviews can be mined for innovation gold
Monday, October 19, 2020
Companies looking for innovative ideas to improve their products have what amounts to a free and easy focus group right at their fingertips with consumer comment sections on e-commerce websites like Amazon.
New study pinpoints Trump’s electoral weak spots
Thursday, October 8, 2020
A new study from the University of Iowa’s prediction market finds that the COVID-19 pandemic and civil rights protests have had the most significant impact on President Donald Trump’s re-election chances, while other factors have had much less effect.
Building psychological ownership can help governments preserve parks and public spaces
Wednesday, October 7, 2020
More and more cash-strapped governments are looking for alternative methods of funding to maintain parks, roads, and other public spaces, turning to mechanisms like corporate stadium sponsorships or adopt-a-highway programs that leverage private resources. But a new study from the University of Iowa suggests that an effective way to build support for public goods is to create a sense of...
UI group wins $1 million to work on medical artificial intelligence
Tuesday, October 6, 2020
AI algorithms could revolutionize medicine. Tippie Analytics is part of a $1 million National Science Foundation (NSF) grant to explore how.
Seal of approval: study shows earning a trustworthiness badge helps online sales
Wednesday, September 23, 2020
Online merchants who have earned a literal seal of approval for their website sell more, while less reliable sellers who lack such an endorsement sell less according to a new University of Iowa Tippie College of Business study.
Study investigates how we invest meaning in our daily work
Wednesday, September 16, 2020
Managers should give their employees room to do their jobs in a way that gives them meaning, as they’ll get more buy in and productivity from workers who feel called to their work.
Brown receives top academic honor
Tuesday, September 1, 2020
In the world of academia, the success of research faculty is heavily based on how many times their work is cited by their peers. Kenneth Brown, Associate Dean for Undergraduate Program at the University of Iowa Tippie College of Business recently received the 2020 Academy of Management Learning & Education (AMLE) Decade Award, one of the top academic honors in his field.
Burer receives top INFORMS computing society honor
Wednesday, August 26, 2020
Samuel Burer, professor of business analytics in the Tippie College of Business, along with Renato D.C. Monteiro, received the 2020 INFORMS Computing Society (ICS) prize for their pioneering work on low-rank semi-definite programming.
Bored at work: workers who feel overqualified are more likely to look for new jobs
Monday, August 24, 2020
Businesses want talented, ambitious people working for them, but a new study from the University of Iowa finds that if those workers are stuck in a job they feel they’re overqualified for, they’re more apt to start looking for a new job.
People are stubborn—but one method may be effective in changing minds
Thursday, August 20, 2020
Tippie professor Tom Grucca found that once people reach a conclusion, they aren’t likely to change their minds, even when new information shows their initial belief is likely wrong and clinging to that belief costs real money.
Redesigning the supply chain
Wednesday, August 12, 2020
Associate Dean of Graduate Management Programs Jennifer Blackhurst weighs in on how many automotive companies are rethinking their supply chains, which seem to be shifting away from China.
Trying to sell a house? UI study finds virtual tours will bring more $$$
Wednesday, July 29, 2020
A University of Iowa study finds virtual home tours are a big factor in selling houses at prices two-to-three percent higher than similar homes without online tours.
Pairing autonomous delivery trucks with human delivery could save transportation companies millions
Thursday, July 9, 2020
Take a peek outside on a busy street, and chances are that a UPS, FedEx, USPS, or other delivery truck is finagling its way through traffic. On any given day, an average of 50 million packages are being delivered in the United States. In the next six years, those numbers are expected to double: industry insiders predict a total of 100 million packages will arrive at their destination every single...
Study suggests homes fetch higher closing prices with an online virtual tour
Monday, July 6, 2020
Virtual online home tours are becoming a bigger part of real estate marketing, and a new study from the University of Iowa’s Tippie College of Business suggests they increase closing prices by at least 2% over similar homes without an online tour.
How can you manage your kids' social media use?
Monday, July 6, 2020
Meghann Foster and Nick Westergaard, parents and University of Iowa social media experts, share tips to help families decide whether their children are ready for online accounts.
Seeking control when everyone’s getting sick, consumers flock to the familiar
Friday, June 26, 2020
Sales of familiar brand name products increase during health emergencies like COVID-19 or influenza because they give consumers a sense of control over an uncontrollable situation, according to a new study from the University of Iowa’s Tippie College of Business.
A hand on the shoulder was good for business but COVID-19 changed everything
Thursday, June 4, 2020
Touching happens all the time in business settings. Colleagues and associates tap each other on the arm, touch their shoulders, or give pats on the back. Sometimes, if news is good, they even hug. It’s a way to get someone’s attention, offer congratulations, or persuade them.
Unprecedented economic conditions loom over UI graduates as they enter workforce
Monday, May 11, 2020
UI graduating seniors are entering one of the toughest job markets in history. Tippie economics professor Anne Villamil comments on the effects of the "Great Cessation" in this Daily Iowan article.
40/40/20
Saturday, May 9, 2020
A day in the life of Henry B. Tippie Research Professor Jon Garfinkel.
40/40/20
Saturday, May 9, 2020
A day in the life of Henry B. Tippie Research Professor Jon Garfinkel.
The rising tide: When it comes to climate change, the market is listening
Wednesday, May 6, 2020
When it comes to climate change, the market is listening.
Kurt Anstreicher honored with Board of Regents Award for Faculty Excellence
Thursday, April 30, 2020
Professor and Gary C. Fethke Chair in Leadership Kurt Anstreicher has been named a 2020 recipient of the prestigious Board of Regents Award for Faculty Excellence.
The future of work
Friday, April 10, 2020
On this edition of Iowa Public Radio's River to River, Ben Kieffer is joined by Michele Williams and Daniel Newton from the University of Iowa Tippie College of Business to discuss our new work-from-home world and how work might change in a post-pandemic world.
UI professor researches how to cope with the stress of working from home
Friday, April 10, 2020
Beth Livingston, an assistant professor from the Tippie College of Business, created YouTube videos that share the results of her research on how people can cope with the managerial and organizational stress of working from home with the community.
Out of this world tips for working in isolation
Thursday, April 2, 2020
For about five years, Daniel Newton has been studying how astronauts work in isolation aboard the International Space Station. With the COVID-19 pandemic, the University of Iowa professor realized his research was becoming more relevant to him and those he knows.
Kid concerns kill creativity, career
Friday, March 6, 2020
Career-driven workers focused on promotion may unwittingly hold themselves back with a “creativity tax” they pay through concern for their family’s well-being, a new study from the University of Iowa’s Tippie College of Business finds.
When the boss is sick of your complaining
Thursday, February 13, 2020
Employees are often advised to frame conversations with their bosses as offering solutions to workplace problems instead of just pointing out what isn’t working, lest they earn a reputation as a squeaky wheel.
With $900K NASA grant, University of Iowa professor researches how astronauts stay focused during missions
Monday, February 10, 2020
Read the Gazette's coverage of Associate Professor Daniel Newton's research backed by a $900,000 grant from NASA.
Cross-training first responders; a solution to EMT attacks
Monday, February 10, 2020
Watch KWWL's coverage of Associate Professor Semin Park's research about ways to improve safety for EMTs.
Tippie students develop app for Botswana-based pharmacy
Friday, February 7, 2020
The Tippie connection is global. After participating in the Mandela Washington Fellowship for Young African Leaders at the University of Iowa, Rapula Otukile partnered with Tippie business analytics students to take his company's supply management system digital.
A hack for improved EMT safety
Friday, January 24, 2020
A researcher at the University of Iowa recently participated in a unique project to improve safety for emergency medical technicians (EMT).
Emeritus professor Timothy Lowe reflects on the evolution of operations research
Tuesday, January 21, 2020
Timothy Lowe, professor emeritus and Chester A. Phillips Professor of Operations Management, was recently profiled in an oral histories video by the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences (INFORMS).
Firms were slow to adopt At-The-Market offerings, but Tippie study shows they are now embraced
Sunday, January 19, 2020
A study from the University of Iowa finds that a new form of issuing stock that doesn’t require an investment banker has been embraced by certain types of businesses those banks typically eschew.
Tippie researchers pinpoint why decluttering feels so hard
Thursday, January 16, 2020
If you can't quite bring yourself to declutter your home and toss out unneeded possessions, one reason why might surprise you. Researchers say the emotional tug you feel might be loneliness.
How the UI is helping prevent sexual exploitation in Kenya
Tuesday, January 7, 2020
Tippie Associate Professor Patrick Johanns, along with team members Kelly Bedeian with the Institute for International Business and Kimm Harris of JPEC, won a grant to lead a business training course for women in the fishing villages around Lake Victoria, Kenya.
