This Week in Business
This Week in Business
Bringing together top leaders, innovators and renowned faculty from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania discussing topics that matter to consumers and the business world. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Apr 26, 2024 • 14min
Is Influencer Marketing Worth It?
Brands pay millions for mega-influencer endorsements, but new research from Wharton’s Ryan Dew and Raghuram Iyengar finds more followers don’t always yield the biggest bang for the buck. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 25, 2024 • 9min
What Is the Role of Customers in the Gig Economy?
Lindsey Cameron, Wharton Assistant Professor of Management, joins the show to discuss the gig economy and how it pits customers against workers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 23, 2024 • 13min
What Does the Labor Side of Manufacturing Need Over the Next Decade?
John Coykendall, Deloitte's Vice Chair of US Industrial Products & Construction, joins the show to discuss hiring in the manufacturing sector. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 18, 2024 • 14min
Why Extreme Temperatures Make Workers More Susceptible to Injuries
Penn Assistant Professor Jisung Park joins the show to discuss his new book, Slow Burn: The Hidden Costs of a Warming World, in honor of Earth month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 16, 2024 • 10min
Should ESG Be Politicized? Why ESG Has Become an Easy Target
Michael Maslansky, CEO of Maslansky & Partners, joins the show to discuss the political and fiscal debate over ESG. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 12, 2024 • 11min
Can Intrapreneurship Help Close the Racial Wealth Gap?
Black founders have long struggled for their place in the entrepreneurial ecosystem, but a new study from Wharton’s Tiantian Yang shows they are thriving in intrapreneurship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 11, 2024 • 17min
Understanding the Value of Networks for Mothers Reentering the Workforce
Wharton Assistant Professor of Management Tiantian Yang joins the show to discuss workforce reentry for mothers and the way personal networks impact that process. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 8, 2024 • 11min
The 4-Day Workweek: How Insomnia Cookies Shortened its Workweek While Driving Growth
Seth Berkowitz, Co-Founder & CEO of Insomnia Cookies, which he started while a student at Penn, joins the show to discuss their new headquarters and four-day workweek. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 4, 2024 • 11min
How Will AI Impact the Supply Chain?
Morris Cohen, Wharton Professor Emeritus of Manufacturing & Logistics, joins the show to discuss how AI will transform supply chain management. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 2, 2024 • 14min
What Are Some of the Keys to Responsible Investing?
Jock Payten, Founder & CEO of Nubian Square Investment Advisors, recently joined the show to discuss responsible investing and closing the wealth gap. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
