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Dec 9, 2021

Eileen Taylor and Marianne Bradford Explain the Importance of Data Classification

With the emergence of data security as a critical issue facing organizations, Marianne Bradford and Eileen Taylor explain the critical first step to securing data through classification in a recent study.

Dec 9, 2021

Top Risks for 2022: Challenges of Retaining and Attracting Top Talent Will Persist

NC State Enterprise Risk Management (ERM) Initiative and Protiviti released their 10th annual survey this year titled “Executive Perspectives on Top Risks for 2022 and 2031."

Dec 7, 2021

The Key to Hiring and Supporting Immigrant Employees

A recent paper from NC State University’s Elena Kulchina and the University of Pennsylvania’s Exequiel Hernandez reveals differences in the value immigrant managers bring to multinational corporations versus independent businesses. 

Dec 2, 2021

Steve Allen Does Not See Gas Prices Decreasing From Oil Release

The U.S. is beginning to release the oil reserves to alleviate the ever-increasing gas prices, but Steve Allen, professor of economics, does not see this solution affecting the public any time soon.

Dec 2, 2021

Rob Handfield Addresses 5 Myths About the Supply Chain

While many consumers have been affected first-hand by expensive and absent products, Rob Handfield debunks common myths about the current supply chain disruption and the causes.

Dec 1, 2021

Jessica Yinka Thomas on the Road to Achieving an Equitable, Inclusive Economy

Jessica Yinka Thomas sits down with RTI International’s Sara Lawrence, director of economic development, for the Idea Lab for Equitable Economic Development to break down what an equitable economy would look like.

Dec 1, 2021

Study Finds At Least Some Auditing Expertise Applies Across Industry Sectors

The study flouts conventional wisdom that auditing expertise is industry-specific.

Nov 29, 2021

The Real ROI of Business Sustainability

Jessica Yinka Thomas shares her insight into why it’s important for companies to share their sustainability efforts, how they can measure the impact of those efforts and more.

Nov 29, 2021

Study Details Baseline Needs to Bring Factories into Compliance with Labor Standards

The study is a significant step toward building support for making the needed changes.

Nov 24, 2021

Rob Handfield Lists 10 Ways to Outsmart the Supply Chain When Holiday Shopping

Rob Handfield, professor of operations and supply chain management, advises shoppers to shop local and to not wait for a deal to outsmart the current supply chain shortages this holiday season.