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The 'Secret Ingredient' for Effective Training: Middle Managers

Middle managers can inspire employees to tap into training opportunities by modelling on-the-job learning themselves, says research by Raffaella Sadun and Jorge Tamayo.

Featuring Raffaella Sadun and Jorge Tamayo. By Ben Rand on September 5, 2025.

Economics and Global Commerce

For Companies in China, Political Loyalty Comes at a Cost

Featuring Jaya Y. Wen. By Ana Elena Azpúrua on September 2, 2025.

Career and Workplace

What to Do When a Comment Crosses the Line at Work

Featuring Summer R. Jackson. By Michael Blanding on August 28, 2025.

Finance and Investing

What Happens When Private Equity Firms Sell Medical Practices?

Featuring Leemore S. Dafny. By Ben Rand on August 26, 2025.

Career and Workplace

When Resumes Are ‘Blind,’ More Talented Women Step Forward

Featuring Katherine B. Coffman. By Ana Elena Azpúrua on August 22, 2025.

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Three Tips for a Happier Work Life

Ditch pointless meetings, celebrate your progress, and think twice before chasing that corner office, advises Arthur C. Brooks in The Happiness Files: Insights on Work and Life.