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Let’s stop talking about work-life balance

Tuesday, October 11, 2022
After researching it for 20 years, Tippie's Beth Livingston has learned that work-life balance doesn’t exist. She has some tips on how to instead "manage" or "integrate" the different parts of your life.
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How to take collective action for racial and gender equity at work

Tuesday, October 11, 2022
In this excerpt from Associate Professor Beth Livingston's new book, "Shared Sisterhood," the authors say we must first ‘Dig’ into our preconceptions before working to ‘Bridge’ the DEI gap.
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New study from Tippie and Frontier Co-op on strengthening global co-ops

Tuesday, October 11, 2022
Cooperative organizations play a vital role within the global economy, employing millions of workers and sustaining communities around the world. A new study from the Tippie College of Business and Iowa-based Frontier Coop can help current and future co-ops to become stronger and further their global impact. 
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SPACs have less reliable financial reporting, UI study finds

Friday, October 7, 2022
Acquisitions made with a Special Purpose Acquisition Company (SPAC) are more likely to have mistakes in their financial statements than a traditional initial public offering (IPO), University of Iowa researcher Ryan Wilson said on The Voice of Corporate Governance podcast.
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Tippie Diversity Committee - October 2022 Update

Thursday, October 6, 2022
We are at the mid-point of the semester and approaching a turning point in the year. As the days begin to shorten and the leaves begin to fall, our connections to each other forge the bonds that will help sustain our engagement and energy in the months ahead. DEI themes for the rest of the fall term focus on fostering belonging.
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5 Tips to Help CFOs Become Better Negotiators

Thursday, September 29, 2022
Experts like Tippie's Michele Williams offer tips on how to get better at negotiating both inside and outside your company.
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MBA rankings rely on deeply flawed methodologies and data, business school faculty claim

Thursday, September 29, 2022
Deans and professors from business schools across the U.S. say MBA rankings disproportionately reflect business schools and place too much weight on aspects like compensation. Hear from Tippie Professor Ken Brown on the topic.
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Should you disclose your second job to your supervisor?

Wednesday, September 28, 2022
If you are holding down a second job, data from the U.S. Census Bureau shows you’re not alone. According to that data, more than 8% of workers have multiple jobs, and the majority of them hold two jobs for the entire year. The question isn’t really, “Should I have a second job?” but “Should I tell my boss that I’m working on the side?”
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A weighty legacy

Tuesday, September 27, 2022
To illustrate Dan Collins (BBA68/PhD73) on the occasion of his retirement, we wanted it to be more than a simple photograph. So, we enlisted the help of artist and Iowa alumnus Lucas Underwood (BA03/MFA15) to create a multi-layered portrait.
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How to avoid burnout as an entrepreneur and small-business owner

Wednesday, September 14, 2022
Small-business owners may be particularly at risk of burnout. Here are 3 ways to avoid and beat burnout, including writing a 'don't do' list. Hear from Michele Williams in this Business Insider story.