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How Financial Literacy Helps Underserved Students | David Musto
Whartons David Musto talks about programs Penn has developed to teach high school students about financial literacy, a process he says should start when people are young.
Why Empathy in Health Care Matters
A new study co-authored by Whartons Ingrid Nembhard finds that patients who are treated with empathy have better health outcomes. She explains why empathy in health care delivery should become standa
Improving Accessibility in the Workplace – and in Space
In this episode of Leading Diversity at Work, Whartons Stephanie Creary joins two disability advocates, who happen to be passionate about space, to discuss inclusivity in the workplace and beyond.
Diversity at Work: Why Inclusive Storytelling Matters
In this episode of Leading Diversity at Work, Whartons Stephanie Creary talks with two experts about inclusive storytelling and why its important for organizations to embrace diverse narratives.
Lessons from the Silicon Valley Bank Collapse
Wharton finance professor Itamar Drechsler discusses what led to the collapse of SVB and the questions it raises for banks, depositors and regulators going forward.
The Innovation Tournament Handbook: A Conversation with Christian Terwiesch and Karl Ulrich
Wharton professors Christian Terwiesch and Karl Ulrich discuss their new book, 'The Innovation Tournament Handbook,' a how-to manual for generating winning ideas and solutions in any organization.
How the Medium Shapes the Message in Marketing
What is the best medium for communicating with consumers? It depends on the content, according to the latest research from Wharton marketing professor Jonah Berger.
The Brewing Backlash Over Rewards Programs
Customers are unhappy when their favorite retailers make it harder to earn rewards, as Starbucks, Dunkin and Best Buy have recently done. But firms have to walk a fine line between customer loyalty a
Will Salary Transparency Become Standard?
Whartons Matthew Bidwell thinks the slew of new salary transparency laws sweeping the nation will help advance pay equity, although it may not raise salaries overall.
How National Politics Are Impacting DEI in the Workplace
In this episode of Leading Diversity at Work, Whartons Stephanie Creary leads a discussion on how major legal and policy decisions, including Floridas Stop WOKE Act, are affecting diversity, equity