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A New Way To Predict Mutual Fund Returns
November 01, 2018
With so many mutual fund companies and so many pricing options out there, how should an investor choose?
Smith Brain Trust
Is the NFL Becoming Too Political for Advertisers?
October 31, 2018
It’s left some brands doing a delicate balancing act, debating whether and how to advertise during an event that consistently draws more American viewers than any other TV broadcast.
The Problem With Amazon’s AI Recruiter
Amazon.com scrapped its machine-learning resume-reader when it demonstrated a bias against female applicants. Here's what that tells us.
Student
Diabetes Can’t Stop Ironman Athlete
October 30, 2018
By Shadee Nowrouzi
Your Coworker Might Be Hiding Something, So Be Sensitive
You might not know the truth about the employee in the office next door. He or she could be hiding something – an invisible disability.
Black Friday Is a Lost Indicator
October 24, 2018
If fewer people seem to be shopping on the day after Thanksgiving this year, try not to read too much into that.
Where You’ll Buy Toys Now With Toys ‘R’ Us Gone
The iconic (and recently liquidated) toy seller has left a toy-shaped void in the retail landscape ahead of the holiday season. As shoppers begin to ponder where to buy toys, retailers are vying to become the answer.
Which Is Better: Nice Or Competent?
Do you choose to work with the most competent but least likeable person on the team? Or do you choose the most likeable but least competent person?
Ethics in a Digital Surveillance World
October 22, 2018
Tracking consumer behavior is a big job. But your smartphone has help.
How Bezos Defies Tech's Biggest Myth
Industry giant Amazon started in a garage, like many of Silicon Valley's storied startups. But its founder, Jeff Bezos, did not drop out of college.
In a Mid-Career Rut? Here’s How To Escape It
October 19, 2018
Work can become a bit mundane, even for people who truly love what they do. But there are new ways to escape the tedium, Maryland Smith experts explain.
Better Communication For Remote Teams
October 18, 2018
Email, instant messaging and Slack have been called essential for optimal communication among virtual work teams. But do these technologies really deserve the credit they get?
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