Meredith Somers
News Writer
Meredith writes about management issues affecting global business leaders, with an emphasis on behavioral and policy sciences. She also covers leadership, workplace communication, competitive strategy and decision-making, diversity and hiring, entrepreneurship, and innovation.
Prior to MIT Sloan, Meredith was a reporter for Federal News Network in Washington, D.C. She's worked as a Maryland state government reporter for the Associated Press, and as a general assignment reporter on the Metro desk at The Washington Times.
Articles by Meredith Somers
8 startup ideas for environmental impact
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The 2022 MIT Sustainability Conference featured clean innovation for power plants, transportation systems, supply chain platforms, and more.
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.
New courses at MIT Sloan include ‘Pursuing happiness’
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Before it’s in the boardroom, it’s on the syllabus at MIT Sloan — including a new course on pursuing a meaningful life.
From The Bias Cut: More female representation in boardrooms, STEM
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Boardrooms, conference panels, digital health, and more. Here are areas where women say they are seeing more representation.
To improve compliance with regulations, engage employees
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New research finds a connection between compliance with workplace regulations and the hazards they’re meant to prevent.
21 MIT startups to watch
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An MIT startup showcase featured smart underwear, social networks for women, and a law enforcement collaboration tool.
Triumph of the underdog: How to beat the odds as a startup
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Nike, Netflix, and Amazon are global powerhouses, but they all were once the new business on the block. Here’s how they beat the odds as startups.
Midcareer advice from 4 supply chain professionals
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Four MIT Sloan alumni share their executive-level insights on the future of supply chain, the unexpected aspects of the industry, and what advice they’d offer rising professionals.
Doing the math on emotional, financial costs of menopause
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Digital health executive Alessandra Henderson wants to talk about the emotional and financial burden of menopause.
3 reminders for managers in a hybrid work environment
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Hybrid work offers flexibility and opportunity, but without clear expectations and employee resources, managers risk a divided and disadvantaged workforce.