Olivia Rojas

Oct 8, 2024

Poole Professor says Helene’s Impact on NC is ‘Unprecedented’

In the aftermath of Hurricane Helene, survivors in North Carolina face urgent needs as infrastructure damage complicates aid distribution. Poole professor Rob Handfield describes the storm's unprecedented impact on the state's supply chain.

Oct 7, 2024

Stefanie Robinson Finds Charitable Incentives Drive Acceptance of Slower Delivery

A new study by Poole professor Stefanie Robinson reveals that consumers are more likely to accept slower delivery times if retailers pledge to donate to a charitable cause.

Oct 3, 2024

Rob Handfield on Supply Chain Impact from Hurricane Helene and Port Strike

Rob Handfield explores the supply chain disruptions caused by Hurricane Helene and a dockworker strike, highlighting their impact on consumer goods availability and shopping habits in the Carolinas.

Oct 3, 2024

Patrick Flynn Reveals Impact of Collective Engagement on Employee Retention During COVID-19

In a recent study, by Poole professor Patrick Flynn, it was found that workplaces fostering collective engagement among employees before the COVID-19 pandemic saw significantly lower turnover rates.

Sep 24, 2024

Stacy Wood Analyzes Ways to Ease Physician Workload While Improving Patient Care

Stacy Wood's research introduces a digitally enabled care (DEC) framework to reduce physician workload and improve patient care. The study shows how technology and consumer-behavior theory can enhance care accessibility and efficiency without adding to physicians' responsibilities.

Sep 23, 2024

Rob Handfield Analyzes Supply Chain Risks in Hezbollah Attack

Last week’s attacks on Hezbollah, involving explosives hidden in electronics, highlight the dangers of complex technology supply chains. Poole professor Rob Handfield explains the challenges of tracing components and identifying vulnerabilities in modern electronics manufacturing.

Sep 19, 2024

Steve Allen Offers Insight on Fed’s Interest Rate Cut

The Federal Reserve has implemented a half-point interest rate cut for the first time in four years. Poole College Economics Professor Steve Allen provides insights on the implications of this decision.

Sep 17, 2024

Podcast Highlights Poole Professor’s Teen Mental Health Research

In a recent Freakonomics Radio episode, host Stephen J. Dubner referenced Poole professor Adriana Corredor Waldron’s research on teen mental health trends.

Sep 13, 2024

Poole College Professor Discusses Favoring Hope Over Mindfulness in Stress Management

Poole College professor Tom Zagenczyk discusses a study revealing that hope is more effective than mindfulness in helping people manage stress and stay engaged at work during challenging times.

Sep 12, 2024

Poole College Economist Weighs In on Mission Hospital Nurses’ Historic Strike Vote

Poole College economist Steve Allen provides insight into the unprecedented 97% strike vote by Mission Hospital nurses in Asheville.