Automation is reducing job mobility for low-skilled workers, which can influence political preferences, according to research from Wharton’s Pinar Yildirim.…Read More Source: Knowledge @ Wharton Robots Are Taking Over Low-skilled Jobs — and Changing Votes

New research from Wharton marketing experts is helping to clarify what factors drive confidence in cryptocurrencies, despite the price swings, bank failures, and PR challenges. …Read More Source: Knowledge @ Wharton Crypto Politics: Liberals’ and Conservatives’ Confidence in Cryptocurrencies

Professor Mike Useem explains which leadership skills are essential in a president.…Read More Source: Knowledge @ Wharton Leadership and Elections | Mike Useem

Around the world, the past few years have been marked by increasing political polarization and public outrage. Like it or not, this spills over into the business world, with employees, customers, and shareholders more willing than ever to challenge companies — and one another — on a range of issues. It’s hard to know Read more about Unifying Leadership in a Divided Time[…]

The growth of renewable-energy sources is making US power pricing more volatile. To reduce risk, energy players can incorporate flexible assets into their portfolios. Source: McKinsey Managing risk in renewable-energy portfolios: The role of flexible assets

Economic upturns come and go, and cost optimization programs take an organization only so far. But active portfolio management is the underutilized key to creating the most value. Source: McKinsey Active portfolio management: Five practical insights for value creation

North America’s power and natural gas markets are being remade. Players might benefit from paying attention to five trends and developing a suite of leading-edge capabilities. Source: McKinsey Unlocking value from power and natural gas trading in North America

Sharpen your problem-solving skills the McKinsey way, with our weekly crossword. Each puzzle is created with the McKinsey audience in mind, and includes a subtle (and sometimes not-so-subtle) business theme for you to find. Answers that are directionally correct may not cut it if you’re looking for a quick win. Source: McKinsey The Read more about The McKinsey Crossword: Zoo Crew | No. 205[…]

Manufacturers of residential battery energy storage systems in Europe face competitive pressure from players in Asia—and they need to adjust their strategies to stay ahead. Source: McKinsey How Europe’s residential BESS industry can navigate global competition

In the face of challenges, Australian insurers can look to global peers for inspiration in raising their own productivity. Source: McKinsey The productivity imperative for Australian general insurance