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April 19, 2021
Why the Berry Tax Case Is So Interesting
Or: how to deduct the sportscar of your dreams.
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Why the Berry Tax Case Is So Interesting
April 16, 2021
Can AI Help Create More Equitable Workplaces?
Can we partner with artificial intelligence and machine learning tools to build a more equitable workforce? New research may offer a way.
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Can AI Help Create More Equitable Workplaces?
April 15, 2021
The Ever Given Is Unstuck, But the Ripple Effects Remain
Strong U.S. economy, consumer demand and the need for raw materials amplify the effects of the recent shipping turmoil.
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The Ever Given Is Unstuck, But the Ripple Effects Remain
April 15, 2021
The Ugly Side of Beauty AI
The pitfalls to AI-driven beauty scoring begin with the premise that beauty is in the eye of the beholder.
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The Ugly Side of Beauty AI
April 15, 2021
When Rudeness Becomes A Matter of Life or Death
New research shows how rudeness can become deadly, interfering with doctors' decision-making and lead to misdiagnoses.
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When Rudeness Becomes A Matter of Life or Death
April 13, 2021
The Other Side of Mobile App Adoption
New research shows higher app adoption among hotel chains could be linked to lower spending among lower level loyalty customers, who are more likely to use apps to get the best deals.
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The Other Side of Mobile App Adoption
April 13, 2021
Have Something To Say? Your Boss Wants You to Do it in Private.
Managers want employees to share thoughts and concerns in one-on-one settings – not public meetings – because they want to save face, finds new research.
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Have Something To Say? Your Boss Wants You to Do it in Private.
April 12, 2021
What’s To Lose from a Corporate Tax Hike?
The Biden administration's proposed $2 trillion infrastructure bill is expected to be funded in part by an increased corporate tax rate. But changes of that magnitude always carry consequences, says Maryland Smith's Michael Faulkender, and the impact of these policies could be felt years down the…
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What’s To Lose from a Corporate Tax Hike?
April 8, 2021
That $2T Infrastructure Price Tag
Surprised by the high price tag of President Biden’s proposed infrastructure facelift? Here's why you shouldn't be.
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That $2T Infrastructure Price Tag
April 7, 2021
Big Brands Take Aim Over Georgia Voting Laws
Big brands are taking aim at Georgia’s new voting laws. Why it no longer pays for companies to stay on the sidelines, when social issues are at play.
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Big Brands Take Aim Over Georgia Voting Laws