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Bringing together top leaders, innovators and renowned faculty from the Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania discussing topics that matter to consumers and the business world.

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Finding the Right Job Fit

Finding the Right Job Fit

Business Radio Insights: What are the most important things we can look for in a job to ensure job satisfaction and a good work/life balance? Sally Thornton explains her top two suggestions to Work and Life host and Wharton Prof Stew Friedman in this clip. Sally Thornton is founder and CEO of Forshay, a company that focuses on how people can do their best work through executive recruiting, project-based work, and improving the system of work through increased diversity, inclusion, and belonging.For the full interview with Sally Thornton, check out the Work and Life Podcast episode, here! http://www.workandlifepodcast.com/blog/st Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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What Does the Labor Side of Manufacturing Need Over the Next Decade?

What Does the Labor Side of Manufacturing Need Over the Next Decade?

John Coykendall, Deloitte's Vice Chair of US Industrial Products & Construction, joins the show to discuss hiring in the manufacturing sector. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why Extreme Temperatures Make Workers More Susceptible to Injuries

Why Extreme Temperatures Make Workers More Susceptible to Injuries

Penn Assistant Professor Jisung Park joins the show to discuss his new book, Slow Burn: The Hidden Costs of a Warming World, in honor of Earth month. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Should ESG Be Politicized? Why ESG Has Become an Easy Target

Should ESG Be Politicized? Why ESG Has Become an Easy Target

Michael Maslansky, CEO of Maslansky & Partners, joins the show to discuss the political and fiscal debate over ESG. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Can Intrapreneurship Help Close the Racial Wealth Gap?

Can Intrapreneurship Help Close the Racial Wealth Gap?

Black founders have long struggled for their place in the entrepreneurial ecosystem, but a new study from Wharton’s Tiantian Yang shows they are thriving in intrapreneurship. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Understanding the Value of Networks for Mothers Reentering the Workforce

Understanding the Value of Networks for Mothers Reentering the Workforce

Wharton Assistant Professor of Management Tiantian Yang joins the show to discuss workforce reentry for mothers and the way personal networks impact that process. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

The 4-Day Workweek: How Insomnia Cookies Shortened its Workweek While Driving Growth

The 4-Day Workweek: How Insomnia Cookies Shortened its Workweek While Driving Growth

Seth Berkowitz, Co-Founder & CEO of Insomnia Cookies, which he started while a student at Penn, joins the show to discuss their new headquarters and four-day workweek. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How Will AI Impact the Supply Chain?

How Will AI Impact the Supply Chain?

Morris Cohen, Wharton Professor Emeritus of Manufacturing & Logistics, joins the show to discuss how AI will transform supply chain management. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What Are Some of the Keys to Responsible Investing?

What Are Some of the Keys to Responsible Investing?

Jock Payten, Founder & CEO of Nubian Square Investment Advisors, recently joined the show to discuss responsible investing and closing the wealth gap. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How Much is ESG Impacting Bottom Lines? New Research Attempts to Answer Question

How Much is ESG Impacting Bottom Lines? New Research Attempts to Answer Question

Sergeui Netessine, Wharton's Vice Dean for Innovation & Global Initiatives, joins the show to discuss his research on how an emphasis on ESG impacts a company's value. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

WebMD CMO: The Pandemic Accelerated Technological Changes in Healthcare

WebMD CMO: The Pandemic Accelerated Technological Changes in Healthcare

John Whyte, WebMD Chief Medical Officer, joins the show to talk about how the pandemic accelerated the use of telemedicine.This interview originally aired as part of Wharton Business Daily's Business of Healthcare special. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Basel III Endgame Political Lobbying Efforts in US Have Been Remarkable Says Wharton Professor

Basel III Endgame Political Lobbying Efforts in US Have Been Remarkable Says Wharton Professor

David Zaring, Wharton Professor of Legal Studies & Business Ethics, joins the show to discuss Basel III endgame rules and implementation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Sophia Opatska on Running a University in a War Zone

Sophia Opatska on Running a University in a War Zone

Sophia Opatska, Vice Rector of Strategic Development at Ukrainian Catholic University, joins the show to discuss teaching and running a college in a war zone, as well as the state of business in Ukraine. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

When and Why Consumers Love Bad Options

When and Why Consumers Love Bad Options

New research from Wharton’s Patti Williams tackles one of the biggest contradictions in consumer behavior: why we love stuff that’s so bad, it’s good. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why Startup Accelerators Are an Engine for Economic Growth

Why Startup Accelerators Are an Engine for Economic Growth

Valentina Assenova, Wharton Assistant Professor of Management, recently joined the show to discuss the impact of accelerator programs on startups. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mastercard is Encouraging Consumers to Make More Sustainable Choices: Here's How

Mastercard is Encouraging Consumers to Make More Sustainable Choices: Here's How

Ellen Jackowski, Chief Sustainability Officer with Mastercard, joins the show to discuss climate change, sustainability, and how the company is encouraging consumers to make more sustainable choices. This interview originally aired as part of Wharton Business Daily's Business of Sustainability special. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How Do We Control the Rising Costs of Health Care?

How Do We Control the Rising Costs of Health Care?

Wharton Professor of Health Care Management Lawton Robert Burns joins the show to talk about tactics that can be used to lower drug prices and why there is no silver bullet in terms of controlling the rising costs of health care. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Employees Have Specific Expectations Around Inclusive Work Environments & Culture

Employees Have Specific Expectations Around Inclusive Work Environments & Culture

Dawn Jones, Chief Diversity and Inclusion Officer and Vice President of Social Impact at Intel, joins the show to discuss DEI in the workplace and specifically in the technology industry. This interview originally aired as part of Wharton Business Daily's DEI special. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How Can AI Enhance People in the Workplace?

How Can AI Enhance People in the Workplace?

Wharton Professor of Management Matthew Bidwell joins the show to discuss the future of people analytics, including AI, humane workplaces, and multi-generational workplaces. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

New Deloitte Study Reveals Employee Trust is One of Biggest Business Concerns

New Deloitte Study Reveals Employee Trust is One of Biggest Business Concerns

Deloitte Consulting CEO Dan Helfrich joins the show to discuss the company's Global Human Capital Report. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why You Should Consider Deferred Income Annuities for Your Retirement Portfolio

Why You Should Consider Deferred Income Annuities for Your Retirement Portfolio

Executive Director of Wharton's Pension Research Council Olivia Mitchell joins the show to discuss why retirement gets better with annuities. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.