Europe’s Mild Winter: Energy Blessing but Farmer’s Curse
Professor Paul Griffin tells Politico that further pressure on food prices comes from the uncertainty created by climate change, as Europe not only gets warmer, but its weather patterns also become more unpredictable.
Wildfire Threats Not Commonly Disclosed by U.S. Firms Despite Risk to Economy
Wildfires in the U.S., especially in Western states, increasingly pose a significant risk. Yet, according to new research by Distinguished Professor Paul Griffin, only 6.1% of U.S. firms with wildfires in their headquarters county mention wildfire
Study: Only 8% of California Public Companies in Wildfire-prone Regions Disclose Risk to Investors
Research by Distinguished Professor Paul Griffin shows 6.1% of U.S. publicly traded firms and 7.9% of California’s 5,377 companies with headquarters in counties prone to wildfires report the level of risk as required by the SEC. Investors seek out
The Impact of Mandated Pay Gap Transparency on Firms’ Reputations as Employers
Professor Greta Hsu and Associate Professor Elizabeth Pontikes showed effects a U.K. law mandating disclosure of gender pay gaps were more limited than might have been expected—with a short-lived boost for firms reporting near-equal pay, and no detectable change for firms with high pay gaps.
Fending Off Critics of Platform Power with Differential Revenue Sharing: Doing Well by Doing Good?
Professor Hemant Bhargava and his co-authors developed a model of platform economics and show that a small-business oriented (SBO) differential revenue sharing design can increase total welfare and outputs on digital platforms.
Does Proximity Bias Give You an Edge at Work?
Professor Emerita Kimberly Elsbach says facetime can make a difference in promotions—and more
Dean H. Rao Unnava previews Elsbach's research cited by the Freedom Forum on the impact of ‘proximity bias’, where people physically present at work enjoy career benefits compared to remote workers.
New Strategies for an Uncertain Future
In his AACSB article co-authored by Dean H. Rao Unnava and Sarah Nutter, they note universities and business schools must now embrace new educational formats and financial models to thrive, including options for lifelong learning.
HR Executive Paul Bianchi Shares Ethical Framework with New Full-Time MBA students
Impact of decision-making in building values-based cultures
With over 25 years of leadership service as a human resources executive, Paul Bianchi shared notable lessons with our new Full-Time MBA class of 2024 as part of our onboarding experience.
Synaptics CEO and Alumnus Michael Hurlston Shares Value of MBA with Full-Time Class of 2024
Sharing lessons from his time in the program and the value of his MBA, Synaptics CEO Michael Hurlston kicked off the onboarding events for the Full-Time MBA class of 2024.
Real-World Impact: My Reflections as UC Davis’ First Fellow of the Academy of Management
The importance of bringing your whole self to work
Professor Emeritus Kim Elsbach—the first UC Davis faculty member inducted into the Academy of Management's Fellows Group—shares the impact of her organizational behavior research.
The Dangers of Ignoring Extreme Heat Events: Businesses' Bottom Lines will be Affected
In a co-authored article on "The Conversation," Distinguished Professor Paul Griffin says the record-breaking heatwaves that caused train tracks to bend in the United Kingdom last month will cause business performance to suffer.
Paul Griffin on How Climate Risk Could Bring a Series of Recessions
In an interview on the UC Davis podcast, “The Backdrop,” Distinguished Professor Paul Griffin shares new research that finds the economy could be plunged into recession—or a series of recessions—because financial markets don’t account for climate
Distinguished Professor Paul Griffin to Speak at Accountability in a Sustainable World Conference
Recognizing the immediate need for dialogue among academics and practitioners about devastating climate changes, Distinguished Professor Paul Griffin will be a featured speaker at the Accountability in a Sustainable World two-part digital event
New Board of Fellows Deepens Our UC Davis Collaborations
Teaming up on business and management-related research and teaching
A new boundary-spanning interdisciplinary faculty group will further connect the School to the university by partnering with UC Davis scholars who have complementary interests.
Defining My Leadership Style at UC Davis
Collaborative Leadership Program becomes foundational to my future
What makes a great leader? Deepi Agarwal MBA 22 shares insights from her UC Davis experience in the Collaborative Leadership Program and a three-day retreat with C-suite executives.
The Importance of Fashion Gatekeepers When Using Fur on Runways
Professor Greta Hsu and Emory University Professor Giacomo Negro share how a social movement and influential global fashion magazine Vogue successfully challenged the morally problematic use of fur in fashion.
Pursuing Your MBA: 5 Must-Know Tips to Become an Expert Marketer
Amplify word-of-mouth marketing with five surprising strategies
Sharing from her marketing courses, Lecturer and Online MBA Teacher of the Year Vanessa Errecarte details how to best combine high-converting content with the right tools and tech.
Executive Insights for Young Professionals: “Be Unafraid to Grow”
In part two of her series, Assistant Dean of Student Affairs Valerie James shares key questions to ask yourself no matter where you are in life or career journey.
My Professor Became My Career Mentor
“Professor Hargadon, through his effective and engaging instruction, opened my mind”
Full-Time MBA student Camille Harris says Professor Andrew Hargadon’s enthusiasm for innovation and entrepreneurship helped her find her way forward.
Game On: Applying Data Analytics to Exploding Field of Esports
MSBA practicum project reveals lessons in product management
M.S. in Business Analytics student Keshore Suryanarayanan details how his team’s practicum project transformed his idea of data products and their significance.