Ideas Made to Matter Innovation

It’s not too late to rechart the course of technology

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In their new book, MIT’s Daron Acemoglu and Simon Johnson argue that society’s powerful gatekeepers need to stop being mesmerized by tech billionaires.

May 16, 2023
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Ideas Made to Matter Robots

How companies can pursue ‘positive-sum automation’

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To see the benefits of automation, companies need to understand challenges and create more flexible robotic tools.

Mar 9, 2023
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Ideas Made to Matter Labor

The importance of age-friendly jobs

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A new study finds that occupations are becoming more age-friendly — but older workers don’t always benefit.

Dec 19, 2022
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Ideas Made to Matter Artificial Intelligence

Report finds employees embrace AI when they see its value

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A new study from MIT Sloan Management review finds many employees use AI without realizing it — and without realizing how it benefits them.

Nov 16, 2022
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Ideas Made to Matter Labor

7 management practices that benefit low-wage workers

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A report from MIT Sloan analyzes the impact management practices such as paid leave and promotions have on low-wage workers’ economic opportunities.

Nov 1, 2022
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Ideas Made to Matter Artificial Intelligence

How AI really changes the way we work

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A new book shows that successful firms are using artificial intelligence to complement human workers, not replace them.

Oct 31, 2022
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Ideas Made to Matter Labor

4 ways to respond when workers want to organize

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MIT Sloan’s Thomas Kochan shares insights and actions to help executives better understand the employee organization landscape.

Sep 29, 2022
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Ideas Made to Matter Labor

Internal hiring not always a ladder of opportunity

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New research shows that people in lower wage jobs find more upward mobility when they switch employers rather than making an internal move.

Aug 8, 2022
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Ideas Made to Matter Artificial Intelligence

5 new management ideas from MIT Sloan Management Review

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MIT experts on the traits of an ‘AI powerhouse company,’ how to avoid a toxic corporate culture, and more.

Jul 5, 2022
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Ideas Made to Matter Hiring

Why hiring and retention are every manager’s job now

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Hiring, retention, and talent development are no longer the sole responsibility of human resources. It’s every manager’s job to develop their people.

Jun 23, 2022
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