Ideas Made to Matter Social Media

Study: Social media linked to decline in mental health

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Researchers found a significant link between the presence of Facebook and increases in anxiety and depression among college students.

Sep 14, 2022
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Ideas Made to Matter Behavioral Science

To improve compliance with regulations, engage employees

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New research finds a connection between compliance with workplace regulations and the hazards they’re meant to prevent.

Sep 13, 2022
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Ideas Made to Matter Research

Triumph of the underdog: How to beat the odds as a startup

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Nike, Netflix, and Amazon are global powerhouses, but they all were once the new business on the block. Here’s how they beat the odds as startups.

Aug 31, 2022
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Ideas Made to Matter Future of Work

Study: Firms equipped for remote work fare better

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Remote work practices help companies hedge against operational risk, and are tied to more IT investment in general.

Jul 26, 2022
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Ideas Made to Matter Research

9 new researchers join MIT Sloan faculty

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The new faculty joining MIT Sloan in 2022 are experts in finance, system dynamics, technological innovation, and more.

Jul 6, 2022
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Ideas Made to Matter Economics

The imbalance of PhDs’ socioeconomic backgrounds

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Economics PhDs are more likely to have highly educated parents and come from a more socioeconomically advantaged background — and that’s a problem.

Jun 14, 2022
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Ideas Made to Matter Behavioral Science

‘Impostor thoughts’ may have an upside in the workplace

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New research from MIT Sloan refutes the long-held belief that there is nothing good about thinking one is overestimated by colleagues.

Apr 25, 2022
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Ideas Made to Matter Diversity

To curb mental health discrimination, shift beliefs

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In a new study, people pay to avoid working with colleagues who show symptoms of depression and anxiety.

Apr 11, 2022
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Ideas Made to Matter Research

2 from MIT Sloan named to 2022 Thinkers50 Radar List

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The annual list includes researchers studying the benefits of imposter syndrome and how to harness expertise from employees.

Feb 3, 2022
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Ideas Made to Matter Finance

Want better forecasts? Start with better management

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New NBER research shows that savvy management can help companies better predict the future — and better position themselves for profitability.

Feb 2, 2022
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