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Mar 28, 2024

Smart Utility Meters Drive Down Manufacturing Costs – If Managers Use Them

A new study finds the willingness of managers to use smart utility meters is a key driver in reducing energy consumption and related costs.

Mar 12, 2024

Patrick Flynn Explains How AI Can Improve Performance Reviews

Flynn says collecting data with AI can prevent human error and create efficiencies.

Feb 15, 2024

Patrick Flynn Weighs In on AI ‘Trust Gap’

The Poole College assistant professor of human resource management describes trust as "critical currency" in the workplace.

Nov 29, 2023

Tips for Leveraging AI in Human Resource Management

Poole College's Patrick Flynn explores how the growth of artificial intelligence presents both opportunities and challenges for the field of human resource management — and provides insight on proper use of the technology.

Sep 28, 2023

Back to School: Poole College Researchers Gauge NC State Faculty Perceptions During Return to Campus in 2021

A new study funded by the NC State Office of the Provost explores faculty perspectives on returning to in-person teaching during the pandemic and offers key insights into facilitating a successful transition back to on-campus instruction.

Feb 8, 2023

Patrick Flynn Addresses the Worker Shortage Around the Triangle

Patrick Flynn, assistant professor of human resource management, explains that many blue-collar workers moved on during the pandemic to further their education or to a role with higher wages.

Jul 15, 2021

Study Highlights How Resilience is Dynamic, Not a Static Character Trait

A new study finds that resilience is a dynamic process, rather than a fixed trait – and suggests this may have significant ramifications for the business world.

Oct 15, 2020

How North Carolina Leaders in Human Resources Respond to COVID-19

A Poole College human resource faculty team combined with top leaders in North Carolina offer four themes to consider in the COVID-19 pandemic.

Oct 1, 2020

Study Finds That Unit Cohesion May Mitigate Mental Health Issues From Combat Exposure

A recent study conducted by an interdisciplinary team including Patrick Flynn, Poole College of Management assistant professor of human resource management, examines the impact of unit cohesion during deployment on post-deployment mental health.

Sep 24, 2020

Patrick Flynn Breaks Down Evaluating How Well Employees are Working from Home

Patrick Flynn shares his expert advice and recent research on how companies can evaluate how well employees are working from home during the pandemic.