This Week in Business
The Wharton School
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Oct 12, 2023 • 12min
Hybrid Work is Here to Stay and is Essential to Maintaining Diversity in the Workplace
Lynn Haaland, Chief Compliance & Ethics Officer at Zoom, recently joined the show to discuss the impact of the pandemic on women in the workplace and the future of remote work. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 11, 2023 • 13min
Will the UAW Strike Impact Growth of the Electric Vehicle Market?
Wharton management professor Rahul Kapoor says the ongoing strike against the Big Three automakers -- General Motors, Ford, and Stellantis -- is not the only issue facing the EV market. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 10, 2023 • 10min
As We Innovate, We Need Talent That Will Lead Global Sustainability Impact
Scott Atkinson, Global Sustainability Practice Co-Head at Heidrick & Struggles, joins the show to discuss the future of climate funding as well as how the next generation of climate companies are scaling their efforts for impact. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 6, 2023 • 17min
Managing Risks Around M&A Deals: Why Do They Fail?
Wharton management professor Emilie Feldman explains why most M&A deals fail and how companies can prepare for success. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 5, 2023 • 12min
How Much ESG Investing is Actually Happening? A New Paper Tries to Quantify
Wharton Professor of Finance Luke Taylor joins the show to discuss his new paper on green investments in the financial sector that analyzes how much ESG investing is actually happening. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 3, 2023 • 12min
The Industrial Metaverse: Why a New Report Calls it the Future of Manufacturing
Paul Wellener, Principal, US Industrial Products & Construction Practice, Deloitte, joins the show to discuss the company's new report that looks at the future of the manufacturing sector and why it's being referred to as the "Industrial Metaverse." Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Oct 2, 2023 • 18min
Switzerland Tops the 2023 Best Countries Report
Marketing professor David Reibstein discusses the Best Countries of 2023, ranked by U.S. News & World Report, global marketing and communications services company WPP, and the Wharton School. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 28, 2023 • 15min
Instacart's IPO: A Look at Their Timing, Valuation and Opportunities for Others
Wharton Professor of Management David Hsu joins the show to discuss the landscape of the IPO market, Instacart's IPO, and the promise of tech. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 26, 2023 • 10min
Are Strikes More Common in the US than in Europe?
Whitney Breer, author of "Leadership Starts With You," joins the show to discuss the differences between the US and Europe when it comes to unions, workers' rights and strikes. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Sep 25, 2023 • 12min
There's a Right Way to Brag at Work. Here's How
Wharton management professor Maurice Schweitzer discusses his latest research on dual-promotion and why it works better than excessive self-promotion. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
