Protections for non-permanent workers laid out by the European Parliament are a move in the right direction, experts say. But countries outside the EU will observe carefully before adopting them. Source: Knowledge @ Wharton Gig Economy Protections: Did the EU Get It Right?
Cryptocurrencies are poised to advance to a new level as institutional investors and more Wall Street veterans look to get involved — and the “tourists” exit, experts say. Source: Knowledge @ Wharton Are Cryptocurrencies Ready to Break Out of Their Niche?
Like many countries, India’s largest cities are congested. But congestion pricing won’t work here because mobility is affected by other factors besides vehicle traffic, according to Wharton research. Source: Knowledge @ Wharton What Slows Urban Mobility in India — and How to Fix It
Unlike many of the old marketing channels that have enormous barriers to entry, every single business can use digital marketing to grow their business. Even better, the more you put into it, the more you get. If you’re just starting to explore digital marketing, start with our Beginners Guide to Online Marketing. It covers Read more about Digital Marketing[…]
Though women have made great strides in science education and the C-suite, they are largely missing from patents. What should be done? Source: Knowledge @ Wharton Finding STEM’s ‘Gone Girls’: Why Women Innovators Need a New Deal
Former U.S. trade representative Charlene Barshefsky says the U.S. will win some concessions from China in the current trade war. But the President’s strong-arm negotiating style could prove costly in the long run. Source: Knowledge @ Wharton U.S.-China Trade: Is a Deal Imminent?
New research from Wharton professor Olivia Mitchell looks at how annuities can help secure enough retirement income when the products are included in pension plan menus. Source: Knowledge @ Wharton Can Annuities Help Grow Your Retirement Nest Egg?
Harvard Business School’s Brian Kenny is joined by professors to distill the school’s legendary case studies into podcast form, giving listeners important takeaways they can use in their own businesses and careers. In this episode, Harvard Business School professors Leslie John and Mitch Weiss discuss a case on the city of Toronto, and how Read more about HBR Presents: Cold Call[…]
If you build a customer-centric business, the money will come. That’s the message in a new book by Horst Schulze, co-founder of luxury hotel chain The Ritz-Carlton. Source: Knowledge @ Wharton Becoming the Best: Excellent Customer Service Always Wins
Broke Millennial author Erin Lowry takes the intimidation out of investing and offers practical financial advice for her peers. Source: Knowledge @ Wharton How Cash-strapped Millennials Can Take Control of Their Finances