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In a field experiment, feedback resulted in less concrete comments than average, indicating more abstract input. Asking for advice led to more concrete comments, reflecting more specific and actionable guidance.
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Want Better Performance Reviews? Change This One Word

Seeking forward-looking advice yields more useful feedback, says research by Ashley Whillans.
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Managing the Business

Winning with AI Starts With 'Talent Density': Interview with Boris Groysberg

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Career and Workplace

Why Employee Training Pays Off for Companies Twice

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How Nursing Home Bankruptcies Make Patients Sicker

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Negotiation and Decision Making

Who Should Approve Bank Loans: People or Algorithms?

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Employees Out Sick? Inside One Company's Creative Approach to Staying Productive

Regular absenteeism can hobble output and even bring down a business. But fostering a collaborative culture that brings managers together can help companies weather surges of sick days and no-shows. Research by Jorge Tamayo shows how.
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