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Spooks in your machine: rise in WFH monitoring drives dissent
Wednesday, March 8, 2023
When staff began working remotely, early in the Covid crisis, employers rushed to install monitoring systems to keep an eye on them. But researchers like Tippie's Jennifer Nahrgang are now warning that these programs can make employees less productive.
Helping nurses and employees cope with negative interactions
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
Healthcare workers are dealing with a ton of burnout from the pandemic, and a lot of nurses say they're dealing with patients who just don't treat them all that well. A new study from Tippie's Amy Colbert is trying to find ways for them to cope with the extra stresses.
UI conducts study on 'boomerang employees' reentering previous jobs
Tuesday, March 7, 2023
The 'Great Resignation' prompted many employees to quit to their jobs in pursuit of new and different ventures. Now, those employees are going back to those same positions and Tippie's Chad Van Iddekinge is studying them.
Making the most of your third act
Friday, March 3, 2023
Retirement may sound like a relaxing dream, but it’s not an easy transition for everyone. This edition of Talk of Iowa features Tippie Assistant Professor Yiduo Shao to discuss not only when it's time to retire but also how to do it well.
BIG Ideas
Tuesday, February 28, 2023
Tippie faculty share six suggestions that could shake up society. You may find these spot-on or absolutely bananas, but we have no doubt they’ll start some interesting conversations.
Move on from leaning in
Thursday, February 23, 2023
Women are still facing divides in the workplace. Beth Livingston, Ralph L. Sheets assistant professor of industrial relations at the Tippie college of business at the University of Iowa, has developed a way to combat this.
Interim leadership is overlooked. Here are 4 tips on doing it effectively.
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Amy Kristof-Brown became a business school dean after first serving as an interim. A lack of resources for others in similar positions stood out to her.
Tippie’s new Story Lab teaches the leaders of tomorrow how to tell their stories
Wednesday, February 22, 2023
Story Lab is a new Tippie College of Business program that teaches students how to become better leaders by telling stories.
UI professor studies employees who return to same company after quitting
Tuesday, February 21, 2023
The phenomenon is surging now as those who left careers during the Great Resignation early in the pandemic are now rethinking their decisions. Chad Van Iddekinge, Tippie professor of management and entrepreneurship, says rehiring former workers is something of a safe bet.
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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