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Aerial photo of Fisher's campus
October 11, 2023
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Supply chain expertise garners national distinction

See how thought leadership — past and present — is continuing to add to Fisher’s legacy as a preeminent source for the very best in supply chain research and insights.
How to cope when your values clash with your co-workers’
October 10, 2023
The Ohio State University

How to cope when your values clash with your co-workers’

Reaping the benefits of a workplace that promotes diversity of experience and perspective can be tricky, especially for those whose values are in the minority. But new research offers a simple way to help ensure these “values minorities” feel more a part of their teams: sharing a little bit about themselves.
Ohio State appoints inaugural executive director of Center for Software Innovation
September 18, 2023
The Ohio State University

Ohio State appoints inaugural executive director of Center for Software Innovation

Shereen Agrawal has been named the inaugural executive director of the Center for Software Innovation, which brings together the College of Engineering, Fisher College of Business and other partners in creative new ways to catalyze efforts across the region to create a hub for innovation, entrepreneurship and product development activity.
Work culture changes as employees have more options
September 7, 2023
Spectrum News 1

Work culture changes as employees have more options

As more companies begin to require in-person attendance among their employees, Clinical Professor of Management and Human Resources Larry Inks says it’s imperative that companies clearly communicate the reason why they’re making the move.
The Rational Reminder Podcast: ETFs, investor behavior and hedge fund fees
August 31, 2023
The Rational Reminder

The Rational Reminder Podcast: ETFs, investor behavior and hedge fund fees

For nearly 25 years, Exchange Traded Funds (ETFs) have been a popular passive investment vehicle for both household and professional investors due to their low transaction costs and high liquidity. But what are the pros and cons? How can you diversify your portfolio to avoid volatility? Itzhak Ben-David, the Neil Klatskin Chair in Finance and Real Estate, offers his take on the current state of ETFs.
You need a hobby. Here's how to find one that's right for you
August 30, 2023
Los Angeles Times

You need a hobby. Here's how to find one that's right for you

Hobbies can improve the quality of your sleep and your overall well-being. Selin Malkoc, professor of marketing and logistics, says hobbies help people focus on themselves and find value beyond their job or family responsibilities.
Ohio State University Center for Real Estate gears up for a new semester with redeveloped programming
August 29, 2023
Columbus Business First

Ohio State University Center for Real Estate gears up for a new semester with redeveloped programming

Learn more about the revamped Ohio State Center for Real Estate and its goals under new executive director Donald Sheets.
Tell Me Your Why Podcast: Terry Esper
August 24, 2023
The Ohio State University

Tell Me Your Why Podcast: Terry Esper

Terry Esper, professor of logistics in the Department of Marketing and Logistics at Fisher, discusses his educational and professional journey, and how his trajectory was enhanced when he stepped back to focus on why he's always been so curious about logistics and supply chain.
What risk lessons can we learn from wildfires?
August 15, 2023
The Risk Institute

What risk lessons can we learn from wildfires?

Noah Jellison and The Risk Institute share their thoughts on what the recent spate of wildfires can teach companies, organizations and industries about environmental risk.
Computer screenshot of software applications
August 9, 2023
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Research: Do free trials convert software shoppers into subscribers?

Since the pandemic, Software as a Service (SaaS) has become big business with companies like Microsoft and Adobe offering free trials to attract new subscribers. Research by Associate Professor of Marketing Alice Li explores the strategy behind free-trials and how companies can leverage them to convert consumers into subscribers.
Investor demand, rating reform and equity returns
August 7, 2023
Alpha Architect

Investor demand, rating reform and equity returns

The traditional financial theory attributes security returns to market- or factor-based risk, with no role ascribed to other influences. In research published by Itzhak Ben-David, the Neil Klatskin Chair in Finance and Real Estate, the authors argue for including investor demand as an additional variable in explaining returns. Can changes in investor demand generate systematic changes in security returns?
What the SEC's new cybersecurity disclosure rules mean for companies
August 2, 2023
The Risk Institute

What the SEC's new cybersecurity disclosure rules mean for companies

Leaders at The Risk Institute share considerations stemming from the Securities and Exchange Commission's recent cybersecurity disclosure rules — and what they mean for public companies. 
Illustration of Swedish death cleaning
August 1, 2023
The Washington Post

The Swedes know the secret to happiness: You are not your stuff

Swedish death cleaning can help us rethink our relationship to stuff — and our environmental impact. It can, according to research from Marketing and Logistics Chair Joe Goodman, also help us derive happiness by differentiating meaningful items from other clutter.
Strong middle market growth persists while external challenges mount
July 26, 2023
The National Center for the Middle Market

Strong middle market growth persists while external challenges mount

The 2023 Mid-Year Middle Market Indicator (MMI) revealed that middle market companies continue to report consistent and strong year-over-year revenue growth at 11.8%.
Enterprise resiliency: Navigating a paradigm shift through a path of uncertainty
July 19, 2023
The Risk Institute

Enterprise resiliency: Navigating a paradigm shift through a path of uncertainty

The Risk Institute's Noah Jellison and Isil Erel explain why enterprise resiliency has emerged as a critical priority for organizations aiming to thrive in the face of adversity and uncertainty.
Is music the new battleground in the return-to-office wars?
July 18, 2023
Raconteur

Is music the new battleground in the return-to-office wars?

As corporate workers return to their desks, companies are putting more effort into their office soundtracks. How can you stop it from becoming an office battleground? Kate Keeler, assistant professor of management and human resources, says one particular focus should be who gets to choose the office music. 
Stock image of AI
July 6, 2023
Inc.

The AI boom is full of copycats trying to ride a viral trend. That's not a bad business move.

How is copycatting within the AI boom different that other successful innovations? Successful imitators study their predecessors, understand the marketplace, and zig where the original company zagged, says Oded Shenkar, the Ford Motor Company Chair in Global Business Management. The rush to fund new AI ventures actually limits successful imitation.
stock illustration of credit card and score
June 26, 2023
MarketWatch

Fintech promised to revolutionize loans for those left out of the credit system. New research indicates it’s not living up to that promise

Fintech lenders are ‘relying heavily’ on credit scores to determine loan pricing, according to a study co-authored by Itzhak Ben-David, the Neil Klatskin Chair in Finance and Real Estate, and his colleagues.
Terry Esper’s a pro at untangling the supply chain
June 14, 2023
Max M. Fisher College of Business

Terry Esper’s a pro at untangling the supply chain

Prices, shortages, war and COVID all affect the knotty web of logistics, Fisher College of Business supply chain expert Terry Esper says.
Academics offer important insights into how crypto markets are evolving
May 30, 2023
Forbes

Academics offer important insights into how crypto markets are evolving

Research from Amin Shams, assistant professor of finance, is highlighted as part of a larger discussion into changes in crypto markets.
Is it time to consider a national recycling standard?
May 30, 2023
California Management Review

Is it time to consider a national recycling standard?

Christian Blanco, assistant professor of operations and business analytics, writes that a solution to a broken recycling industry in the U.S. is standardizing data collection and reporting.
America’s broken recycling system
May 30, 2023
California Management Review

America’s broken recycling system

The American recycling system has five major shortcomings that result in only 32.1% of waste being either recycled or composted. An article, co-authored by Christian Blanco, assistant professor of operations and business analytics, describes the current shortcomings of the American recycling system and explains how those shortcomings cause recyclable material to be landfilled.
Stock image of camping tents
May 27, 2023
Washington Post

Americans are bad at resting. Here’s how to reclaim your free time.

Prioritizing rest is essential, experts such as Professor of Marketing Selin Malkoc say. Here's why it's so hard and tips on how to start.
What is 'ethical AI' and how can companies achieve it?
May 25, 2023
The Conversation

What is 'ethical AI' and how can companies achieve it?

Companies that want to avoid the harms of AI, such as bias or privacy violations, lack clear-cut guidelines on how to act responsibly.
Here's why your significant other is your biggest career decision
May 20, 2023
Fortune

Here's why your significant other is your biggest career decision

Research by Professor of Management and Human Resources Jasmine Hu that explores gender roles in working relationships is cited as part of a larger look at some of the largest financial decisions individuals will make.