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Researcher asks entrepreneurs how they balance ethics while building their business

Wednesday, March 30, 2022
Theranos founder Elizabeth Holmes' recent fraud conviction made researcher Miranda Welbourne-Eleazar wonder how entrepreneurs approach ethical decisions.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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...
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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.
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Robots are taking clerical jobs, too, studies show

Sunday, November 7, 2021
Tippie College of Business researchers take a closer look.