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Couples don’t have the same experience when both work from home
January 3, 2023
The Ohio State University

Couples don’t have the same experience when both work from home

“We found that men and women don’t have the same experience working from home,” said Jasmine Hu, professor of management and human resources and the lead author of a new study that examined gender role differences in China and South Korea. “There are still some gendered differences in how they manage their job and family responsibilities.”
How working from home affects household gender roles, based on a new study
January 3, 2023
CTVNews

How working from home affects household gender roles, based on a new study

A new study from Management and Human Resources Professor Jasmine Hu shows that among dual-earning couples, both men and women completed more family-related tasks when working from home. However, when wives worked from home, husbands performed less housework. This was not the case for wives when their husbands worked from home.
Fisher College of Business campus photo
November 8, 2022
Max M. Fisher College of Business

New funding to expand DEI research and thought leadership at Fisher

Learn more about the college’s latest initiative designed to further connect business education and research with opportunities to address race-based gaps in businesses, among consumers and in career life cycles.
Staying connected to work after hours is good — up to a point
October 17, 2022
The Ohio State University

Staying connected to work after hours is good — up to a point

Checking emails and scheduling meetings after work?
Ambition is out
October 5, 2022
Time

Ambition is out

Research by Tim Judge, the Joseph A. Alutto Chair in Leadership Effectiveness, sheds light on the dynamics behind ambition in the workplace, why many are renouncing it, and what they're embracing instead.
Six expert-backed ways to make your weekends feel longer
September 1, 2022
The Huffington Post

Six expert-backed ways to make your weekends feel longer

Because 48 hours just doesn’t feel like enough, we asked experts how to make the most of your precious time away from work. Tracy Dumas, associate professor of management and human resources, says engaging in activities that utilize skills that aren't used during the course of a work week can help make a weekend last longer. 
Ohio State announces first cohort of Provost’s Early Career Scholars
August 31, 2022
The Ohio State University

Ohio State announces first cohort of Provost’s Early Career Scholars

The Ohio State University has selected its inaugural cohort for the Provost’s Early Career Scholars Program, a new initiative designed to attract and develop the highest caliber early-career faculty.
Stop, drop, and stay there: An episode all about leisure
August 11, 2022
The Colin McEnroe Show

Stop, drop, and stay there: An episode all about leisure

Selin Malkoc, professor of marketing and logistics, joins The Colin McEnroe Show to learn what leisure is and explore its importance for health, how the concept differs around the world, what it means to value your free time, and what the future holds for leisure.
Covid saw an exodus of over 50s from the workforce
August 11, 2022
Forbes

COVID saw an exodus of over 50s from the workforce

As society ages, the norm is to think of people continuing to work for longer and longer, but new data shows that Covid inspired many older workers to retire earlier than ever. If companies want to prevent this brain drain, then research from Management and Human Resources faculty Kaifeng Jiang, Jasmine Hu and their colleagues provides some  pointers.
Shifting our aging society from a burden to an asset
July 25, 2022
Forbes

Shifting our aging society from a burden to an asset

The aging society is one of the key challenges of our time. This could be an enormous asset, but this will require a rethink in terms of how we think and act towards older people. Research from Fisher's Kaifeng Jiang, Jasmine Hu and their colleagues explores how organizations can encourage older workers to stick around long enough for that knowledge to be retained. 
Thoughts on leadership: Establishing a solid routine
July 24, 2022
RISMedia

Thoughts on leadership: Establishing a solid routine

Research by Professor of Management and human resources Steffanie Wilk shows the impact that having a "good mood" can be personally and how it can positively impact other professional interactions.
2022’s states with the highest job resignation rates
May 18, 2022
WalletHub

2022’s states with the highest job resignation rates

Jasmine Hu, professor of management and human resources, explores current trends amid the labor force.
How to stand up to a rude boss
April 18, 2022
Monster

How to stand up to a rude boss

You don’t always have to sit there and take it. This is how to stand up to a rude boss and maintain your dignity, according to research conducted by Ben Tepper, Abramowitz Memorial Professor and a professor of management and human resources.
A new study offers a surprising time management lesson: Don't schedule your day
March 29, 2022
Inc.

A new study offers a surprising time management lesson: Don't schedule your day

The less you have on your calendar the more you'll get done, new research from Associate Professor of Marketing Selin Malkoc suggests.
Is ‘me time’ a waste of time?
March 23, 2022
The Ohio State University

Is ‘me time’ a waste of time?

Rebecca Walker Reczek, the Berry Chair of New Technologies in Marketing, and Associate Professor of Marketing Selin Malkoc answer questions from Ohio State alumni about leisure time. Their takeaway? Revaluing leisure can pay big benefits.
Stock image of hospital workers
February 8, 2022
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Research underscores the value of unified collaboration within health care

New research by Professor of Operations Aravind Chandrasekaran illustrates how collaboration within health care organizations can be measured — and how that collaboration can positively impact patient experience.
Negotiating with a team? Skip the chit-chat
February 1, 2022
INSEAD Knowledge

Negotiating with a team? Skip the chit-chat

According to research by Bob Lount, chair of the Department of Management and Human Resources, and his colleagues, team negotiators may achieve higher joint gains when they first discuss superordinate goals that either team can’t achieve without the help of the other.
Take a break: Leisure activities have long-term benefits for your mental health
January 25, 2022
Study Finds

Take a break: Leisure activities have long-term benefits for your mental health

Research from Associate Professor of Marketing Selin Malkoc shows that, in the long run, focusing on being productive all the time harms your mental health.
How to keep older workers from leaving during great resignation
January 10, 2022
Carrier Management

How to keep older workers from leaving during great resignation

Experienced older workers will retire eventually, but a new study by Associate Professor of Management and Human Resources Kaifeng Jiang suggests how employers may persuade some of them to stick around for a few more years.
The ‘empathy advantage’ of great women leaders
November 5, 2021
The Boston Globe

The ‘empathy advantage’ of great women leaders

A study by Associate Professor Management and Human Resources Jasmine Hue, published in The Journal of Applied Psychology, determined that bosses who were attentive to employees’ emotional needs helped workers stay engaged during the pandemic. Hu specializes in “servant leadership,” an empathy-driven management style uniquely suited to modern realities. While servant leaders can be any gender, the style fits with “female leaders’ stereotypical characteristics of being nurturing, relationship-oriented, and tending to emotional needs,” she says.
The importance of academic collegiality
November 5, 2021
Inside Higher Ed

In praise of academic collegiality

Many people in higher education would benefit substantially if they learned to become better colleagues. Michael S. Weisbach, the Ralph Kurtz Chair in Finance, explores exactly what it means to be collegial in academia.
Women are more reluctant than men to ask for deadline extensions
November 1, 2021
Ohio State News

Women are more reluctant than men to ask for deadline extensions

New research by Assistant Professor of Marketing Grant Donnelly finds that a concern about burdening others is a major reason why women are less likely than men to ask for more time to complete projects with adjustable deadlines at work or school.
Stock image of hand pointing to hourglass
October 30, 2021
The Wall Street Journal

How men and women treat deadlines in the workplace differently

Assistant Professor of Marketing and Logistics Grant Donnelly explores differences in how men and women handle workplace deadlines. Women are less likely to ask for extensions. That hurts women — and the companies they work for.
How employers can keep experienced older workers from retiring
October 27, 2021
The Ohio State University

How employers can keep experienced older workers from retiring

How can companies retain experienced older workers who may be considering retirement? New research by Associate Professor of Management and Human Resources Kaifeng Jiang suggests companies adapt their work environments for these individuals to include autonomy, participation in decision-making, information sharing, training opportunities and good compensation.
Negotiating for yourself requires preparation, understanding the ‘hidden players’
October 8, 2021
Healio

Negotiating for yourself requires preparation, understanding the ‘hidden players’

Tanya Menon, professor of management and human resources, shares tips and insights designed to empower women to advocate and negotiate for themselves.