What's Next for Electric Trucks?
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What's Next for Electric Trucks?

Source: UC Davis News

Shortly after California Governor Gavin Newsom called for a ban on all gas-powered vehicles by 2035, EV experts weighed in. Lecturer Suzy Taherian, recently named CFO of Wrightspeed, which builds range-extended electric powertrains for buses and

Handicapping Bonus Pay for Managers
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Handicapping Bonus Pay for Managers

One size does not fit all: Professor Shannon Anderson's latest research shows how subjective ratings can help motivate middle managers.

2020 EMERGE Summit Elevates Young Professionals
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2020 EMERGE Summit Elevates Young Professionals

Sacramento Metro EDGE’s virtual conference encourages bravery in community service, relationships and building the future of Sacramento

Recapping EMERGE, Chelsea Garner says: “I learned to speak out, speak up, embrace vulnerability, exercise my voice and not be afraid of failure.”

Why Day Trading Is Not a Wise Income Strategy for the Unemployed
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Why Day Trading Is Not a Wise Income Strategy for the Unemployed

Source: Market Realist

Day trading has been a point of contention for years. Professor Brad Barber of UC Davis finished up a 14-year day trading study in 2010, and concluding that a mere one percent of people within the study profited from their efforts. 

 

Post-COVID-19 Economy: Executives, Alumni Share Insights
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Post-COVID-19 Economy: Executives, Alumni Share Insights

Executive video series features faculty moderating dynamic panels

From the front lines, strategic advice in five key areas: finance, technology, business development, consulting/corporate strategy, supply chain/operations and leadership.

NASCAR Fans Identify with Patriotism, Southern Tradition
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NASCAR Fans Identify with Patriotism, Southern Tradition

Some fan values might clash with ban of Confederate flag

Source: By Karen Nikos-Rose, UC Davis News Service

Some fan values might clash with the car racing organization’s ban of the Confederate flag, following protests against racial injustice, according to Professor Kim Elsbach’s study.

Employees Need To Feel Connected: Leaders Have To Be Human
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Employees Need To Feel Connected: Leaders Have To Be Human

Source: Forbes

For Forbes, Lecturer Suzy Taherian says business leaders shouldn’t ignore the crucial task of rebuilding company culture following changes to corporate strategies and processes due to COVID-19.

 

Can Artificial Intelligence Create Jobs?
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Can Artificial Intelligence Create Jobs?

Source: UC Davis Curiosity Gap Blog

Undergraduate Lisa Illes and her startup are featured in this look at how AI can create jobs. 2020 Big Bang! award winner PHIXED SYSTEMS is an advanced analytics platform technology for bio-manufacturing. This blog is excerpted from a story by

36 Million Unemployed: How AI can Create Jobs
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36 Million Unemployed: How AI can Create Jobs

Source: Forbes

For Forbes, Lecturer Suzy Taherian says AI startups like PHIXED at UC Davis, for example, can move the pharma industry towards biomanufacturing 4.0 and create additional data-analysis jobs.

 

This is Best Time for M&A, if you can Realize the Synergy
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This is Best Time for M&A, if you can Realize the Synergy

Source: Forbes

For Forbes, Lecturer Suzy Taherian says it's a buyer's market right now and might be the best time for CFOs to make a strategic acquisition due to the sharp drop in public and private equity markets.

 

Canadian Policy on Corporate Emissions Translates to Higher Market Value
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Canadian Policy on Corporate Emissions Translates to Higher Market Value

Source: UC Davis News Service

Professor Paul Griffin's 12-year study of carbon emissions data of Canadian companies shows the country's aggressive greenhouse gas regulations are paying dividends for stock valuations.

 

 

Over $200 Billion in Impairments to Hit Corporate Earnings
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Over $200 Billion in Impairments to Hit Corporate Earnings

Source: Forbes

For Forbes, Lecturer Suzy Taherian says the COVID-19 pandemic has forced finance executives to closely examine impairments of assets, expected to be more severe than the 2008 recession. 

 

New Stimulus Needed: $1,200 Check had Little Impact on Economy
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New Stimulus Needed: $1,200 Check had Little Impact on Economy

Source: Forbes

For Forbes, Lecturer Suzy Taherian reviews Congress' newly proposed stimulus plan after research discovered much of the previous $1,200 stimulus checks had zero impact on the economy.

 

COVID Shortages: Supply Chains Must Become Less Efficient
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COVID Shortages: Supply Chains Must Become Less Efficient

Source: Forbes

For Forbes, Lecturer Suzy Taherian says supply chain disruptions are wreaking havoc in the post-COVID world, thus businesses must rapidly become more local and flexibly risk-proof.

 

Green Deal is the ‘Motor for the Recovery’ for Europe
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Green Deal is the ‘Motor for the Recovery’ for Europe

Source: Forbes

For Forbes, Lecturer Suzy Taherian notes Europe's commitment to the $1.1 trillion Green Deal, detailing why U.S. and world leaders can make significant strides on green initiatives right now.