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Former Kettering Health board member says better oversight, more transparency needed
June 18, 2023
Dayton Daily News

Former Kettering Health board member says better oversight, more transparency needed

Maintaining its image as a quality health care system is going to be crucial going forward for Kettering Health, said Roy Lewicki, a professor emeritus of ethics and human resources at Fisher.
2023’s best and worst states for working moms
May 1, 2023
WalletHub

2023’s best and worst states for working moms

Stephanie Wapner, senior lecturer in management and human resources, provides additional insight and context to WalletHub's examination of a variety of metrics that seek to identify the best and worst states for working moms.
NRA shows gun rights power but pushback grows from shootings
April 19, 2023
The Associated Press

NRA shows gun rights power but pushback grows from shootings

Brian Mittendorf, the Fisher Designated Professor in Accounting, says the NRA's financial picture is improving, but continued declines in revenue means "something has to give for this organization."
The Girl Scout cookie crumbled this year. Here's what happened
March 25, 2023
CNN

The Girl Scout cookie crumbled this year. Here's what happened

For decades, Girl Scouts has used cookie sales to raise funds and teach scouts about entrepreneurship. This year, thanks to the Raspberry Rally cookie, members got a painful lesson in what can happen when high demand meets limited supply. Predicting demand for the Rallies may have been especially difficult, because Girl Scouts introduced a whole new way to buy them, said Terry Esper, associate professor of logistics at Fisher.
Stock image of a handshake
March 23, 2023
WOSU

The decrease of diversity, equity and inclusion roles within companies

Tanya Menon, professor of management and human resources and the chair of Ohio State's University Senate Diversity Committee, joins the discussion of why the number of diversity, equity and inclusion roles are declining — and the importance of quantifiable metrics in measuring the impact of these roles. 
Illustration of leisure
March 20, 2023
Connecticut Public

Stop, drop, and stay there: A look at leisure

Guests on the Colin McEnroe Show, including Professor of Marketing Selin Malkoc, take a look at the importance of leisure for health, how the concept differs around the world, and what it means to value your free time.
Continental Plaza's mortgage nears maturity, putting pressure on owners in post-pandemic office market
February 27, 2023
Columbus Business First

Continental Plaza's mortgage nears maturity, putting pressure on owners in post-pandemic office market

The popularity of remote and hybrid work has led to higher vacancies at office properties nationwide. "What's happening at this asset (Continental Plaza) is what's happening all over," said Donald Sheets, executive director of the Ohio State University Center for Real Estate and a senior lecturer in the finance department at Fisher.
2023 Valentine’s Day facts, gifts, money & more
February 7, 2023
WalletHub

2023 Valentine’s Day facts, gifts, money & more

Joe Goodman, chair of Fisher's Department of Marketing and Logistics, shares some consumer behavior insights into the upcoming Valentine's Day holiday.
Accounting firms prepare for tax season
February 6, 2023
Los Angeles Business Journal

Accounting firms prepare for tax season

KPMG launched its Master of Accounting with Data and Analytics program in 2016 in collaboration with the Villanova School of Business and The Ohio State University Max M. Fisher College of Business. The master's program has been recently expanded to more colleges and universities, including historically Black colleges and universities. 
Eating out more expensive? See what Columbus restaurant menus saw a price jump
February 4, 2023
The Columbus Dispatch

Eating out more expensive? See what Columbus restaurant menus saw a price jump

From grocery prices and egg prices in particular to gas prices, everything costs more, but how does that impact Columbus restaurants. Joe Goodman, chair of the department of marketing and logistics at Ohio State's Fisher College of Business, said between the costs of food and labor, restaurants are feeling the same squeeze as customers.
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January 27, 2023
Columbus Business First

Logistics companies on a roll

A strong talent pool — led in part by Fisher's commitment to creating supply chain leaders — proximity to a wide swath of the U.S.
‘Tripledemic’ drug shortages: When surging demand meets static capacity
December 22, 2022
Supply Chain Dive

‘Tripledemic’ drug shortages: When surging demand meets static capacity

Parents are straining to find children’s cold and flu medicine as companies also struggle to keep up with demand for amoxicillin. John Gray, a professor of operations, says because the margins for these products are so low, manufacturers aren't motivated to ramp up production more than they have to.
Supply chain problems prompt some shortages of holiday essentials
December 15, 2022
Cleveland.com

Supply chain problems prompt some shortages of holiday essentials

Wine, toys, and appliances are among the items that will be harder to get this holiday season. Keely Croxton, professor of logistics, says in order to avoid future supply chain issues, companies may begin holding more inventory and avoid relying on a single supplier. The cost for this resiliency, when things return to normal, could be higher prices for consumers.
Amazon launches supply-chain software service
November 29, 2022
The Wall Street Journal

Amazon launches supply-chain software service

The pandemic revealed the need for cloud-based additions to Amazon Web Services to help businesses track and manage cargo flows, says Associate Professor of Logistics Terry Esper.
Logistics companies are diversifying hiring, but challenges persist
November 28, 2022
The Wall Street Journal

Logistics companies are diversifying hiring, but challenges persist

More women and minorities are joining the supply-chain workforce, but Associate Professor of Logistics Terry Esper says pay disparities, off-color jokes and safety concerns endure throughout the industry.
How Fidelity Investments built America’s biggest charity
November 21, 2022
Bloomberg

How Fidelity Investments built America’s biggest charity

Brian Mittendorf, the Fisher Designated Professor in Accounting and a nonprofit expert, says the rise of donor-advised funds (DAFs) and the practice of shuffling money between DAFs to give the appearance of donations being made is increasing.
Retailers hope for a holiday season that's more predictable, less wonky
November 14, 2022
Marketplace

Retailers hope for a holiday season that's more predictable, less wonky

Excess inventory and labor challenges are the storylines of this holiday shopping season, says Associate Professor of Logistics Terry Esper.
Retailers turning to specific-day delivery over speediest shipping
November 9, 2022
The Wall Street Journal

Retailers turning to specific-day delivery over speediest shipping

Competition on superfast delivery is shifting into low gear as companies try to rein in fulfillment costs that are eating into their profits. But supply chain interruptions caused by the pandemic may be working in companies' favor, as consumers have gotten used to waiting for their deliveries, says Terry Esper, associate professor of logistics.
Twitter's messy layoffs show how not to communicate firings
November 4, 2022
Marketplace

Twitter's messy layoffs show how not to communicate firings

Notifying people of layoffs via email? Probably not the best tactic. HR and management experts say a conversation is important, and the way all layoffs are communicated sends a strong message to the employees who are sticking around, says Professor of Management and Human Resources Kaifeng Jiang.
IRS new tax brackets and what it means to Ohioans
October 26, 2022
Spectrum News

IRS new tax brackets and what it means to Ohioans

The IRS recently announced new tax brackets for 2023. Jennifer Glenn, assistant professor of accounting and management information systems, joined Spectrum News to explain what it means.  
How to be ambitious without sacrificing your mental health
October 25, 2022
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.
JD Vance's firm invested in food company now facing lawsuits
October 21, 2022
The Associated Press

JD Vance's firm invested in food company now facing lawsuits

A high-tech indoor farming company in Appalachia promoted by JD Vance and financed in part by his venture capital firm is facing five lawsuits alleging it misled regulators and duped investors. Matt Sheridan, senior lecturer in finance details the company's launch as a special purpose acquisition company, or SPAC.
States where employers are struggling the most in hiring
October 19, 2022
WalletHub

States where employers are struggling the most in hiring

In order to get more insight on the current labor shortage, WalletHub turned to a panel of experts, including Oded Shenkar, the Ford Motor Company Chair in Global Business Management and Professor of Management and Human Resources at Fisher.
COVID continues to impact Ohio traffic
October 18, 2022
The Columbus Dispatch

COVID continues to impact Ohio traffic

As workers avoid daily commutes, their cars have been replaced by trucks, whose numbers have risen thanks to the pandemic shift to digital commerce. This demand has caused more warehouses and distribution centers to begin to pop up around more urban centers, says, Terry Esper, an associate professor of logistics at Fisher.
Real humans of Fisher's MBA Class of 2024
October 18, 2022
Clear Admit

Real humans of Fisher's MBA Class of 2024

Get a glimpse inside the MBA community and admissions at Fisher College of Business as shared by seven new members of the Full-Time MBA program.