Ideas Made to Matter Entrepreneurship

In Boston, a lack of access for minority entrepreneurs

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From venture capital to city contracts, opportunity is limited for minority-owned enterprises in Boston.

Oct 26, 2020
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Press Behavioral Science

Stereotypes about astrological signs lead to discrimination in China

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Virgos are discriminated against in dating and job recruitment in China

Oct 1, 2020
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Press Diversity

Social justice leader Malia Lazu joins MIT Sloan to accelerate ecosystem inclusion in the innovation economy

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The former executive vice president and regional president at Berkshire Bank joins Associate Deans Fiona Murray and Ray Reagans in creating a series of community conversations.

Sep 18, 2020
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Ideas Made to Matter Health Care

COVID-19 cases are 12 times higher than reported

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New research reveals the true scope of COVID-19’s global spread. But don’t bank on herd immunity.

Jul 2, 2020
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Ideas Made to Matter Human Resources

How a simple calculator and job portal are fighting COVID-19

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A group of MIT Sloan faculty and students are using analytics to help senior homes stock up on protective gear and fill health care support roles.

Jun 8, 2020
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Ideas Made to Matter Organizational Culture

Redesigning the link between worker well-being and company goals

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A dual-agenda work redesign requires managers to step back from how they’ve managed in the past and give employees more control over their work.

May 28, 2020
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Ideas Made to Matter Research

Summer forecast for COVID-19: Some relief, but not enough

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Research finds temperatures above 77 degrees Fahrenheit impede transmission of COVID-19, but not enough to quell the epidemic without other measures.

May 26, 2020
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Ideas Made to Matter Analytics

People analytics, explained

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Taking a data-driven approach to talent-related decisions helps companies pivot quickly – in a crisis or simply as an agile business strategy.

May 12, 2020
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Hotter temperatures unlikely to diminish spread of coronavirus

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A new study by Professor Hazhir Rahmandad at the MIT Sloan School of Management suggests that the coronavirus is unlikely to fade in the summer heat.

May 7, 2020
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MIT Sloan Experts Organizational Culture

Join the #Overload Twitter chat with Erin Kelly on May 6 to discuss workplace burnout and what we can do about it

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To learn more about how companies can adopt healthier practices, tune into the Overload Twitter Chat on Wednesday, May 6 at 11 a.m. ET. Use the hashtags to ask your questions and share your experiences and ideas on how to combat workplace burnout.

Apr 29, 2020
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