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President Biden's infrastructure plan includes child care provisions, which Northeastern ‘shecession' researchers say are essential for welcoming women back to the workforce.
COVID-19 has changed the way we work, permanently
Accommodating remote work trends post-COVID will be a learning curve for workplaces, say Northeastern researchers.
Here's why spite spreads in people – and thrives in politics
Northeastern researchers, including Chris Riedl, present a new explanation for how spiteful behavior spreads in social circles and political movements.
Distant patient-doctor relationships could deter skeptics from getting the COVID-19 vaccine
Tim Hoff, a professor of management, healthcare systems, and public policy at Northeastern, says the deficiency of long-term relationships between patients and doctors may affect people's willingness to receive a COVID-19 vaccine.
Healthcare workers have been applauded as heroes. But they're skeptical the title will last.
Jamie Ladge's co-authored study examines systemic inequities in the healthcare field and finds that a “hero” status isn't what medical professionals want. Photo: Brian Ach/AP Images for NYC Healthcare Heroes.
COVID-19 vaccines are nearing the finish line, but the race is far from over
Professor of Supply Chain Management Nada Sanders says many hurdles must be overcome before the COVID-19 vaccines are available for widespread use.
Professor and strategy consultant aims to bolster D’Amore-McKim’s links to international business leaders
Pierre Choueiri Family Professor in Global Business Michael Enright claims that to succeed internationally, Western companies must understand that business will be conducted on a whole new playing field.
Kuppuswamy recognized with prestigious Bradford-Osborne Award
Launched this year, the Bradford-Osborne Research Award is the first national award to recognize research published in peer-reviewed journals that contributes to advancing the growth of businesses owned by people of color. Assistant Professor of Entrepreneurship & Innovation Venkat Kuppuswamy received the award for his co-authored 2017 Management Science paper, “The Colorblind Crowd? Founder Race and Performance in Crowdfunding.”
It's the second-most exploited resource after water–and the world is running out of it.
You like digging your toes in it and children enjoy building castles out of it. Now consider for a moment a world without sand. Sheila Puffer, distinguished professor of international business, explains how that will be our reality someday.