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Lawsuits can cause trouble for industry competitors

Wednesday, February 15, 2023
A study from the University of Iowa shows that when one company is sued by shareholders, other companies in the same industry often see a drop in their own stock price and behave more transparently.
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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.
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Accessibility adjustments made to Pappajohn Business Building

Tuesday, February 14, 2023
The University of Iowa has been working to improve accessibility at the John Pappajohn Business Building, most recently by installing larger accessibility buttons that open doors in the building.
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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.
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Army and National Guard see lowest enrollment since 1973

Thursday, February 9, 2023
The Covid-19 pandemic has been blamed for many issues. Now, it is considered one of the reasons the Army has seen the lowest enrollment since 1973. However, some say the state of the country is playing part in why some are saying "no" to the Armed Forces. According to Tippie's Emma Harrington, one factor is that the private sector is giving the younger generation better options in the work force.
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What to do after a car accident

The most important things to do after a car accident are to stay calm, call 911 if anyone is injured and keep everyone away from oncoming traffic. Once everyone is safe, gather information for an insurance claim, including the other driver’s insurance details, witness contact info, and photos of the scene.
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Mutual funds vs. ETFs: A side-by-side comparison

Wednesday, February 8, 2023
Tippie researcher Tong Yao's study about how mutual funds are costlier than ETFs is referenced in this Fortune magazine article.
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Study finds medical marijuana leads to lower insurance premiums

Tuesday, February 7, 2023
States with medical marijuana programs have lower insurance premiums than those that don't, according to a new University of Iowa study by Cameron Ellis examining insurance premiums.
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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.
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How to deal with annoying coworkers in the office

Thursday, February 2, 2023
Before you cringe too hard about your troublesome coworker, take a beat and get curious about your reactions to them, suggests Michele Williams, professor of management and entrepreneurship at the University of Iowa’s Tippie College of Business.