A recent proposal by the White House to roll back Obama-era fuel-efficiency standards will face an uphill legal battle experts say. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 10, 2018•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast Author Lily Zheng advocates for greater acceptance of gender-diverse employees at work in her new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 09, 2018•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast After recessions there is one type of job that does not bounce back according to research by Wharton finance professor Nikolai Roussanov. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 08, 2018•18 min•Transcript available on Metacast The consumer electronics giant is finding itself in a whole new race after becoming the first U.S. company to cross $1 trillion in market capitalization. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 07, 2018•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast Can 40 seconds of compassion have an impact? An ICU physician says research shows it can and it’s better for patients -- and doctors. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 06, 2018•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast Do short-term limited-duration health insurance policies increase consumer choice? Or do they put people in danger of not having adequate coverage if disaster strikes? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 06, 2018•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast For companies that want to expand abroad by serving their own ethnic groups there is a dual entry strategy that can be deployed according to Wharton research. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 03, 2018•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast Facebook has reset the growth meter for itself and other social media companies which are facing changing user tastes and increased regulatory scrutiny. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 02, 2018•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast The reviews are mixed on what exactly led to Portugal’s economic recovery over the last couple of years. But one thing seems clear: There is more work to be done on economic diversification productivity and bank balance sheets. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Aug 01, 2018•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast Innovative companies like Uber and Airbnb have disrupted more than their business sectors: They have upset the apple cart for regulators too. So what does the future look like? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 27, 2018•29 min•Transcript available on Metacast The way a question is phrased can determine whether one gets the truth or a deceitful answer according to Wharton’s Maurice Schweitzer. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 27, 2018•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast Although the divide appears to be widening between the U.S. and Mexico the countries are getting closer in many ways most of them outside the government notes author Andrew Selee. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 26, 2018•20 min•Transcript available on Metacast Flood insurance is more important than ever given forecasts for more serious flooding due to climate change. Yet only about a third of at-risk homeowners have coverage -- most all through the government. Can a private market change that? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 23, 2018•19 min•Transcript available on Metacast Finding a new job within your chosen field can be daunting but changing careers presents an even bigger challenge. A new book by psychologist Dawn Graham explains how to make it happen. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 19, 2018•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast Following the Red Hen incident with Sarah Sanders a question arises: How far should businesses go in expressing political views? Wharton and other experts weigh in. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 19, 2018•26 min•Transcript available on Metacast Contently co-founder Shane Snow says in a new book that it’s not always a good thing if team members get along well. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 19, 2018•22 min•Transcript available on Metacast According to Bill Kilday author of ’Never Lost Again ’ a second wave of innovation in mapping is coming and it has to do with augmented reality. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 19, 2018•19 min•Transcript available on Metacast When the GM plant in Janesville Wisconsin shut down taking thousands of jobs with it the town had to figure out a new future. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 18, 2018•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast In 2015 Elizabeth Holmes was CEO of a startup that promised to revolutionize health care and earn investors billions. Then reporter John Carreyrou uncovered the truth: It was all too good to be true. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 17, 2018•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast The latest scrutiny by 11 state attorneys-general into how fast food franchises prevent employee movement raises bigger questions of transparency say experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 17, 2018•31 min•Transcript available on Metacast Storytelling can transform a company’s relationships with its customers and employees according to a new book. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 17, 2018•19 min•Transcript available on Metacast New Wharton research examines how contracts can be structured differently when investors are trying to make money and make the world a better place. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 17, 2018•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast A committed Thai government a provincial governor’s rallying spirit and the grit of the trapped young men saved the day say experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 16, 2018•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast Major hurricanes can cause mass casualties and catastrophic damage and yet people never seem to be as prepared as they could be. Wharton’s Robert Meyer explains what can be done about it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 13, 2018•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast If Philadelphia were a company it would rank 360 on the Fortune 500. Former mayor Michael Nutter reflects on the trials and triumphs of being CEO of a big city. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 13, 2018•24 min•Transcript available on Metacast Theresa May’s Brexit action plan won’t find favor with either the EU or her own party and she faces tough times ahead in negotiations say experts. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 13, 2018•21 min•Transcript available on Metacast Following the recent U.S. ICE controversy involving the separation of children from their families some firms are distancing themselves from the agency. Two experts discuss why companies are escalating their responses to political situations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 13, 2018•28 min•Transcript available on Metacast Yesterday’s bellwether brands like GE are struggling to survive. To bring good things back to life today’s leaders must change how they think about legacy note the authors of this opinion piece. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 12, 2018•25 min•Transcript available on Metacast Two Accenture executives discuss their new book about how bridging the gap between humans and AI can boost productivity. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jul 12, 2018•23 min•Transcript available on Metacast Author Jonah Sachs founder of Free Range Studios explains why playing it safe no longer gets results -- and what to do about it. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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