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Have a thriving side hustle? Here's how and when to tell your boss about it.

Monday, August 22, 2022
You've started a side hustle. (Congrats!) And it's going pretty well. (Go you!) It's probably time to tell your boss about it. (Wait, what?) Talking to your manager about your new venture might sound daunting, but experts like Tippie's Jennifer Nahrgang say that it's important information to disclose.
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NSF grant to help Tippie faculty study gender gaps in scientific research

Thursday, August 18, 2022
Rong Su, associate professor of management and entrepreneurship, and Kang Zhao, associate professor of business analytics, have received a $288,779 grant from the National Science Foundation to study why more male scientists publish papers and are cited more widely than female scientists.
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Myers-Briggs vs. OCEAN: An industrial psychologist breaks down the differences

Friday, August 5, 2022
For a better understanding of the differences between Myers-Briggs (MBTI) and OCEAN, we reached out to a leader in the Industrial Psychology field, Dr. Emily Campion to draw upon her knowledge and expertise.
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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.
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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.
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Twitter Has Entered the Elon Musk Twilight Zone

Monday, July 18, 2022
In the tortured deal’s alternate reality, it makes sense for the company’s leaders to try and force Musk to take over—but things will get tricky if they succeed. Tippie's Michele Williams spoke to WIRED about negotiations and what might deescalate tensions.
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This book aims to tackle gender and racial inequality at work

Friday, July 15, 2022
"Shared Sisterhood: How to Take Collective Action for Racial and Gender Equity at Work" by Tina Opie and Tippie's Beth Livingston draws from social science, organizational psychology, management research, anecdotal evidence, and the authors’ own experiences to explore the myriad ways in which racism, sexism, and xenophobia have persistently held back women and minorities at work.
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UI study: Company stands on social issues can cut down hiring pool

Thursday, July 14, 2022
A University of Iowa study finds businesses that take public stands on political issues may drive away potential job applicants who don’t share the same views.
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Spring 2022 Tippie Instructor Awards announced

Tuesday, July 12, 2022
Six Tippie instructors have received recognition for outstanding teaching from student nominators: Jeff Ohlmann, Erin Nelson, Jim Chaffee, Ann Campbell, Rob Rouwenhorst, and Daniel Newton.
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Does being nice hurt your career?

Friday, June 17, 2022
We’ve all heard the saying, “Nice guys finish last,” but is it true? While past research tended to back up the adage, Rong Su, associate professor of management and entrepreneurship at the University of Iowa Tippie College of Business, decided to retest the concept.