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With AI set to reduce the intake of junior hires, companies must reckon with how to maintain the talent pipeline.
Read our latest alumni blog post, with three strategic steps to capitalize on AI's potential as an engine for professional development.
FinTech author Ivan Matviak examines how leaders can leverage artificial intelligence to recruit and train employees
Inspired by a patient crisis, Sanjeev Suratwala WG22 and Gary Arora WG22 founded Recuperet Health. Recently part of Venture Lab’s VIP-X program, this health tech solution bridges gaps in post-surgical recovery, revolutionizing patient care. Read more: https://whr.tn/48adZtq
On Valentine's Day, we are highlighting a Wharton couple who has family at the heart of their business endeavors. Read how Malick and Hannah Diop WG09 collaborated with actress and producer Issa Rae to disrupt the beauty and entertainment industries. https://whr.tn/49dIcce
The Wharton School's MBA program claims the top spot globally for the 11th time in the 2024 Financial Times ranking, underscoring Wharton's commitment to leadership in education, groundbreaking research, and alumni achievement. Read more:
US institution tops global assessment that takes account of measures including the quality of academic research
Finish off your Winter reading list with the latest from Wharton alumni authors.
Dive into leadership strategy with Rajiv Shah M02 GRW05 and explore Caribbean culture with Carol Mitchell WG95 and her latest venture into adult fiction.
Aviation adventures, tales for children, remembering a baseball legend, and more books by Wharton alumni
Ahead of the Super Bowl, we're celebrating the Wharton alumni working behind the scenes in the NFL.
Daniel Rooney WG21 is using sports analytics to prevent injuries on the football field.
“It’s always great to see how fast a guy is running, but the main interest is in sports medicine,” says Rooney, Pittsburgh Steelers director of business development and strategy. “It’s all about getting our players to the stadium on Sundays.”
Read more: https://whr.tn/3u2zkXH@
We recently sat down with Ulta Beauty's Renée Reid WG14 to talk about the unique opportunities in the cosmetics industry and how it can help build brands. Check out the full interview — the first in our new Campus Conversations series. https://youtu.be/VaEy1LqECwc?si=-lc_83p5BCLYjREm
This Valentine's Day, learn to foster team chemistry with insights backed by neuroscience. Michael Platt, Director of the Wharton Neuroscience Initiative, leads the alumni-only LifeLong Learning webinar. Register here: https://whr.tn/3SJaoha
The new course "Driving Strategic Innovation: Leading Complex Initiatives for Impact" is designed exclusively for Wharton alumni. The online, tuition-free course includes Q&A sessions with Professor Harbir Singh. Register by Feb. 26: https://whr.tn/3U48bOl
A chess competition in Harlem might be an unlikely setting for a management professor, but it's where Adam Grant verified his hypothesis: everyone has hidden potential. Read more in our exclusive Q&A.
The Wharton management professor discusses the research and remarkable stories from his new book, "Hidden Potential."
Ever wondered how fashion and eye health intertwine?
This alumna created stylish vegan-leather cases designed for eye-care providers. Read more about Kristen Nwanyanwu M09 WG09's company Eyeful in the Wharton Watchlist:
Fashionable cases for ophthalmic lenses
Meet Nayko Naturals, an eco-friendly skincare line founded by Chantee Butler WG20. Avoiding preservatives and synthetics, Nayko’s focus is on pure, radiant beauty. https://whr.tn/3tZFS9r
Enhancing salary transparency through data is the mission behind Pave, founded by Matthew Schulman ENG16 W16. Pave provides access to benchmark data from businesses to inform decisions on salary, raises, and more.
On a mission to achieve fair pay for all
Huntsman Hall has become an iconic part of campus but its namesake program predates it — back to the 1990s. Read how the undergraduate program's unique melding of economics and international business has attracted students from all over the world: https://whr.tn/48uINWA
"To transform lives, one task at a time." As celebrates its 15th anniversary, CEO Ania Smith WG02 reflects on the digital platform's mission and how it has influenced immigrant families — including her own.
Taskrabbit CEO Ania Smith reflects on the digital platform’s growth, navigating global change, and the importance of resilience.
Cold winter days are a perfect time to pick up a new book by a Wharton author. "Move Fast & Fix Things" by Frances Frei C85 GRW96 imparts leadership lessons from Uber and other companies. Read more: https://whr.tn/47GHOCk
Experiencing healthcare workforce challenges?
Stepful can help. The job training company, led by Carl Madi WG17, offers a new pathway to train vital employees in hopes of alleviating the U.S. healthcare worker shortage.
Addressing a critical gap in American health care
My Little Mascara Club, co-founded by Patrick Ryan WMP21 GEN24, delivers a more sustainable beauty experience. Customers can say goodbye to mascara shortages with the company’s thoughtful subscription model:
Monthly shipments of fresh makeup
Founded by two alumni, Working Trees has a simple mission: Plant trees, measure carbon, and generate revenue. Read more about this Venture Lab company in our Watchlist:
Helping farmers bring in cash from carbon storage
Wharton alumni, the deadline to submit Class Notes updates for our next issue is February 1. For submission details, visit our online Correspondent Directory and select your class year. https://magazine.wharton.upenn.edu/class-notes/
If your goal this year is to contribute more in meetings, check out some tips from management professor Michael Parke's research on "strategic silence":
Takeaways from Professor Michael Parke’s recent paper, “How Strategic Silence Enables Employee Voice to be Valued and Rewarded.”
How does a business school drive real-world policy impact?
Read about how Wharton's Business Economics and Public Policy department got started, from Anita Summers's leadership 40 years ago to the impactful research of today.
A look back on how Anita Summers founded the first public policy program in a business school and how it inspired the current faculty.
Dive into the impressive journey of Wharton's GOLD alumni.
1 in 10 MBAs are currently Graduates of the Last Decade ("GOLD") alumni. Explore the rich resources available to them. https://whr.tn/47AYwSY
A look back on alumni club events in Japan and Switzerland, plus details on upcoming Impact Tour stops in this issue's "Wharton's Global Impact":
Incisive insights from industry leaders, wisdom for the next generation of business students, and details for upcoming Wharton Impact Tour stops
From skydiving in New Jersey to a venture capital talk in Brazil, catch up with alumni around the world with this issue's "On The Scene" photo gallery:
From San Francisco to South Korea, Wharton alumni and students gather around (and high above) the world.
How can you experiment and grow while still maintaining your A-game? Check out "The Performance Paradox" by Eduardo Briceño ENG98 W98 and other new books from Wharton alumni and faculty authors:
Moving beyond generational divides, the importance of employee-centered business approaches, and more timely insights from Wharton alumni and faculty
According to Wharton Professor Maurice Schweitzer, performing rituals at work could be the key to reducing anxiety and feeling more prepared to face the challenges of working life, especially in the wake of the pandemic. Read more in this Knowledge at Wharton piece:
Job-related anxiety is pervasive, but there are simple and effective ways to manage it.
For Lauder Institute alumni like Foster Chiang C06 W06 G12 WG12, "Your friends are going to France, to Korea... It’s global, and so you think in those terms.”
Read about the vast Lauder network and the internationally-minded professionals who continue to emerge from it. https://whr.tn/3Su1GUg
Can money buy happiness? Wharton researchers say yes... to a point. Read this study and other data-driven research from Knowledge at Wharton.
The latest research and insights from Knowledge at Wharton
"Wharton’s role as the world’s leading business school underscores our commitment to knowledge creation."
Dean Erika James delves into the AI revolution and its impact on business practice. Discover how Wharton is leading the way in AI education and research.
Dean Erika James introduces AI at Wharton and what the new initiative means for business academia and practice in the years to come.
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