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Thinking of Ghosting the Job Interview? Don’t.

Ghosting is risky – and unnecessary. Instead, be upfront. It might be awkward, but life is full of awkward conversations. Here are some tips to follow.

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What Is a Poison Pill, Anyway?

It's not often that a company's board of directors employs a poison pill to fend off a hostile takeover. Even rarer is the way it's being used at Papa John's.

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Speediness Isn't The Same For All Physicians

Studying landmark guidelines for the use of coronary stents, researchers explore how quickly physicians respond to and apply new information in their line of work.

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How Better Benefits Affect the Bottom Line

“You need to be above the market, because the moment everyone has the same thing, employees think they can always go out and look for another job," the researchers explain.

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Capital Gains Tax: Are We Doing It Wrong?

Maybe there's something fundamentally flawed about the way the IRS calculates capital gains. The Smith School's Samuel Handwerger discusses the merits of indexing.

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The Value of Outside-In Perspectives at IT Firms

Input from independent board members helps companies stay ahead of new entry threats in the fast-paced world of technology, Maryland Smith research shows.

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Trapped But Not Lost With Limited Mobility

Nobody likes to feel trapped. But employees benefit in some ways when two factors combine to pin them in place, making it harder for them to exit their organizations with valuable knowledge.

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Your Unfair Boss Might Just Be Overworked

Think your boss is a jerk because he or she treated you unfairly? New Maryland Smith research reveals that having too much to do can affect a manager's ability to be fair.

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How To Answer This Important Interview Question

It might seem like an offhand, even throwaway, question, coming as it often does at the end of a job interview. It’s the moment when the hiring team asks, “Do you have any questions for us?”

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Why Summer Is the Best Time To Plot a Career Move

It’s the lazy days of summer. And in many offices, deadlines, projects and even hiring will be stalled by the vacation days of key stakeholders. Why look for a new job now?

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Fannie and Freddie Might Need Your Money

Ten years after Fannie Mae and Freddie Mac were placement into conservatorship, the two mortgage-finance giants might soon face a new crisis.

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How To Fire a CEO

It was a kind of corporate whiplash last week when Barnes & Noble announced that its CEO had been fired without severance. Here's what the ailing bookseller must do now.

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