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Recent research from MIT Sloan experts.
MIT Sloan professor named to 2023 Thinkers50 Radar list
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The 2023 Thinkers50 Radar list honors David Rand, a professor who researches the spread of misinformation online.
Employees more likely to second-guess interpretable algorithms
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New research shows that people are more likely to trust complicated machine learning models over models that they’re able to understand and troubleshoot.
3 benefits of liquid data assets
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Liquid data assets help companies navigate change, experiment with new business models, and create new offerings for customers.
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.
2022, illustrated
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Six illustrations we loved this year, illuminating topics such as supply chain, health care, ESG, and remote work.
The top 10 MIT Sloan news stories of 2022
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From “smart skills” to digital marketing trends, here are the stories readers were drawn to this year.
MIT Sloan reading list: 7 books from 2022
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New books from MIT Sloan faculty and experts on a future-ready workforce, game theory, AI, and more.
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.
New study quantifies occupational distress among physicians
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A new study links physician well-being to the perception that bystanders will intervene when someone is being mistreated in a workplace.
Study: ‘Weak ties’ make a difference in finding a job online
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New research looking at LinkedIn connections shows that acquaintances can be more helpful in finding employment than close contacts.