Second Chances After a Fall from Power

Followers sometimes continue to believe in a leader even after loss of status. New Maryland Smith research explores why.

How To Balance Your Side Hustle

It seems like everyone is doing it these days – freelancing in the evenings, driving for Uber on off hours, or even moonlighting as a DJ. Here’s how to make your side gig work, without losing your day job.

Bad Bosses Make Themselves Feel Bad Too

Call it karma. Abusive leaders cause suffering not only for their employees, but also for themselves.

E-Scooters Are Everywhere. They're Also a Bubble.

Electric scooters are everywhere you look. But be careful, potential investors. They're also a bubble. Here's why.

Rumors, Open Secrets and Tesla's Blind Spot

Open secrets abound on Blind, a social media app for workplace gossip. Most companies look the other way, but Tesla Motors took a different approach.

How To Ace Your Interview With AI

Got a video job interview lined up with a big company? It's likely that you're meeting with an AI interviewer, not a human being. Here's how to charm that robot and move on to the next stage.

When Is It Too Late To Reply to an Email?

Let’s say you just stumbled across an unread message that’s been languishing in your email inbox for a while. When is it too late to respond?

When Noncompete Agreements Hurt Everyone

What happens when these contracts are enforceable and used en masse? New Maryland Smith research finds that negative consequences are in store for all workers.

Will the Robots Like Your Resume?

Think you’re a perfect match for that job posting you found online? Think again. Your resume may not be passing its first test with the employer’s hiring algorithm.

2019 Summer Reading List

The University of Maryland’s Robert H. Smith School of Business proudly presents its 16th annual Summer Reading List for Business Leaders, as recommended by faculty and staff.

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