Coronavirus
Research and insights about the coronavirus from MIT Sloan.
Coronavirus
How 75 cents a day helped Kenyans weather bad times
A new study suggests that a universal basic income provided stability to impoverished Kenyans in bad times. Could UBI work elsewhere?
How platforms are pivoting during the pandemic
Many platform companies are faring well during the COVID-19 pandemic — including some that have pivoted to meet new or changing needs.
Designing employee experience in the remote work era
Frequent check-ins, a redesign mindset, empathetic leadership, and empowered teams are a few keys to employee success during the COVID-19 pandemic.
Cybersecurity in the era of COVID-19
Cybersecurity remains a priority in the pandemic. Here’s how experts from top firms are tackling COVID-19 scams, phishing, and more.
Empty middle seats make flying safer during COVID-19
How safe is flying during the COVID-19 pandemic? A study shows the risk of getting sick on a flight is higher when all seats are filled.
The cost of uncoordinated responses to COVID-19
Social distance behaviors during the COVID-19 pandemic are influenced by geography and social connectedness, a new study finds.
6 insights on managing through crisis
Work with remote work, facilitate peer-to-peer communication, confront supply chain shortfalls, and more.
The future of supply chains — and the China dilemma
Supply chain restructuring has been accelerated by the COVID-19 pandemic. But don’t expect companies to completely abandon China.
4 unexpected findings about COVID-19 deaths
Obesity rates, poverty rates, and pollution may not correlate with COVID-19 deaths after all. But public transportation does.
3 practices for effective work in a remote world
Successfully shifting to a remote workspace requires flexibility, a paper trail, and status checks to prevent personal burnout.