Smith Brain Trust
Closing the Gender Pay Gap
June 08, 2020
Women still only earn 80 cents for every dollar a man makes. That wage gap drives much of Margrét Bjarnadóttir’s research, which she discusses in a recent Q&A on ThriveGlobal.
Unemployment Drops, But There Are Storm Clouds Ahead
The U.S. job market rebounded in May, from the month prior. But it’s too early for unbridled optimism. Here's why.
Smith Research
How To Make Rule-Followers Think Outside the Box
June 03, 2020
With the right person in charge, finds new research, it’s possible to be the type of employee companies want: ethical and creative.
Corporate Messaging in a Time of Turmoil
June 02, 2020
It can be difficult in times of great turmoil to find the right words. But business leaders and brands can try. And sometimes, when they succeed, it can have a significant impact.
How Campaigns Can Get Voters to the Polls
New research breaks down the most effective ways for campaigns to spend their marketing budgets to sway voters and get them to the polls to vote, this year likely to show up as polarized social media messaging.
How To Guard Against Cyber Attacks
June 01, 2020
Can centralized IT decision-making protect an organization from cybersecurity breaches?
The Upside of All of This Alone Time
May 29, 2020
“When people do things alone, they enjoy themselves more than they expected,” Maryland Smith research finds. “People overestimate the benefits of being with someone else.”
Alumni
Leading Through Understanding
May 28, 2020
Approaching cultural differences with curiosity and openness is fundamental to leading with a glo
Summer Reading List 2020
May 27, 2020
It's the 17th annual Summer Reading List for Business Leaders – your summer reading guide as recommended by Maryland Smith's faculty experts.
Foreclosure Wave Ahead?
May 21, 2020
Among the newest worries to the economy in this coronavirus pandemic? A rise in mortgage delinquencies.
The Work Habits of Highly Effective Teams
May 20, 2020
New research detects a common thread among high-functioning teams – members who understand how colleagues see things.
Passport to Your ‘Safecation’
This summer is likely to be a lot different than previous ones, but you should still take time off, if you can. Our expert explains why – and how.
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