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Research productivity drives Fisher’s rise in key rankings and measures
Fisher College of Business climbed in global research rankings, placing 25th in the world, 23rd in North America and 11th among public universities according to new rankings released by UT-Dallas. Fisher's research productivity among Financial Times journals, as well as among top American Marketing Association journals also increased.
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Senior leaders are up to 12x more likely to be psychopaths — how to spot an abusive boss
Do you view your toxic boss as successful? This perspective makes you more likely to label their abuse as “tough love,” according to a study published by faculty from Fisher's Department of Management and Human Resources.
One of the most attractive — and sometimes secretive — ways the wealthy donate money could soon get even more popular
A provision in President Trump's tax bill could make donor-advised funds (DAFs) an even more popular form of giving, but they're not without potential problems. Fisher Professor and Nonprofit Expert Brian Mittendorf and his colleague, Helen Flannery, an associate fellow at the Institute for Policy Studies, found through a study that DAFs distribute grants to politically engaged organizations 1.7 times more than other funders.
February 27, 2023
The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University
Political ideology plays role in how people view boundaries
A new study by Selin Malkoc, professor of marketing and logistics, may reveal part of the reason why conservatives are more likely than liberals to reject some COVID-19 health measures: They see boundaries as restrictions, as opposed to guidance.
February 27, 2023
Forbes
Forbes
Forget New Year’s resolutions: You need an accountability partner
Professor of Management and Human Resources Howard Klein says resolutions can be supported by an accountability partner, but not just anyone will do. “You want to be dedicated and unwilling to give up on your goal, which is more likely when you share that goal with someone you look up to.”
February 25, 2023
Forbes
Forbes
The gender divide when working from home
As many of us worked from home during the pandemic, it became evident that things were not particularly equal, even among dual-earner couples. "We found that men and women don't have the same experience working from home," said Jasmine Hu, part of the research team that explored gender differences in WFH experiences. "There are still some gendered differences in how they manage their job and family responsibilities."
January 26, 2023
The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University
Good things happen when leaders reflect on their mistakes
New research from Management and Human Resources Professor Jasmine Hu finds that leaders reap benefits when they reflect on — and learn from — their mistakes.
January 24, 2023
The Times
The Times
Men do less WFH housework, it’s true, but don’t bins count for extra brownie points?
Men do fewer domestic chores if both they and their wife are working from home, according to research from Fisher's Jasmine Hu.
January 12, 2023
HuffPost
HuffPost
Working from home is a better deal for husbands than wives, study shows
A new study from Professor of Management and Human Resources Jasmine Hu found "gendered differences" in how working husbands and wives experience remote work and flexible schedules.
January 5, 2023
Fortune
Fortune
Remote work for women leads to more household and family tasks than for men
Unclear roles and blurry work/home distinctions mean women are getting the worse deal from the remote work revolution, according to research from Management and Human Resources Professor Jasmine Hu.
January 3, 2023
CTVNews
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.
January 3, 2023
The Ohio State University
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.”
November 15, 2022
Inside Higher Ed
Inside Higher Ed
How to avoid falling into a rut after gaining tenure
Many established scholars see their careers flounder because they fail to stay up-to-date and do not work hard to find productive new uses of their time, writes Michael S. Weisbach, the Ralph Kurtz Chair in Finance at Fisher.
October 25, 2022
Time
Time
How to be ambitious without sacrificing your mental health
A study with 70 years' worth of data found that ambition strongly predicted career success, but was only weakly related to life satisfaction, says co-author Tim Judge, the Joseph A. Alutto Chair in Leadership Effectiveness at Fisher.
October 17, 2022
The Ohio State University
The Ohio State University
Staying connected to work after hours is good — up to a point
Checking emails and scheduling meetings after work?
October 5, 2022
Time
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.
August 31, 2022
The Ohio State University
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.
August 30, 2022
The National Center for the Middle Market
The National Center for the Middle Market
When business gets personal: A business owner’s perspective on selling a middle market company
The National Center for the Middle Market, in partnership with Fifth Third Private Bank’s Business Transition Advisory Team, surveyed a group of 300 middle market executives to learn more about the process of selling middle market, sometimes family-owned, businesses. The report examined factors including the length and the activities involved in the preparation phase, the challenges faced, advisors consulted and the range of emotions experienced.
August 11, 2022
Forbes
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.
July 25, 2022
Forbes
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.
July 24, 2022
RISMedia
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.
July 1, 2022
Vox
Vox
Go ahead, be a little spontaneous
A looser schedule can allow for serendipity, says Professor or Marketing and Logistics Selin Malkoc.
June 3, 2022
The Conversation
The Conversation
Giving refugees money instead of stuff can lead to price gouging – but it doesn’t have to
Research by Assistant Professor of Operations and Business Analytics Telesilla Kotsi and her colleagues Owen Wu and Alfonso J. Pedraza Martinez, of Indiana University, shows how cash assistance can be provided to refugees while minimizing inflation and price gouging.
May 18, 2022
WalletHub
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.
April 20, 2022
CNET
CNET
New Chrome extension KOs Slack, work-related sites
This anti-productivity Chrome extension blocks work-related apps so you can relax which, according to research from Associate Professor of Marketing Selin Malkoc, many individuals view as wasteful, despite evidence of the benefits of leisure time.
April 18, 2022
Monster
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.
April 6, 2022
Grow
Grow
How to hack your work schedule for a more productive day, according to a multitasking expert
Strict schedules can make workers feel too rushed to complete tasks. Remaining flexible and intentionality around your schedule can actually help optimize your time and get more done, says experts such as Associate Professor of Marketing and Logistics Selin Malkoc.
March 29, 2022
Inc.
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.