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Research: Warehouse and Logistics Automation Works Better with Human Partners

A recent study suggests that blending human labor with robotics leads to greater efficiency.

How Micro-Choices and Games Motivate Gig Workers

Ride-hail platforms claim that drivers are largely motivated by the schedule flexibility gig work offers — but a seven-year study suggests there’s more to the story.

How to Vet Information Before Making a Decision

Four questions to ask when you’re considering the evidence.

3 Ways to Support Employees with Bipolar Disorder

Research-backed recommendations for job design, managerial practice, and culture.

Inside the Success of South Korean Brands

The specific and effective strategies that catapulted these brands to global success.

The High Cost of Misaligned Business and Analytics Goals

Findings from new research on more than 300 companies undergoing data and analytics transformations.

Identify — and Develop — Your Natural Strengths

Strategies for cultivating the skills that come easily to you, rather than focusing on the ones that don’t.

Why Project-Based Work Fails — and How to Get It Right

If your team is prioritizing project-based work, this episode is for you.

How to Solve Your Company’s Toughest Problems

A conversation with Harvard Business School professor Frances Frei on how to solve any problem in five clear steps.

Research: Customer Referrals Are Contagious

Referred customers not only buy more but also refer 30–57% more new customers than others.