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Released: 9-Sep-2024 1:05 PM EDT
When Climate Change Hits Close to Home
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A University of Iowa study finds that insurance companies are more likely to strengthen their climate change risk management strategies when a natural catastrophe hits the state where they're headquartered than if the catastrophe hits a few states over.

Released: 8-Aug-2024 2:05 PM EDT
Why people say no to low interest disaster recovery loans, and why they should say yes
University of Iowa Tippie College of Business

A University of Iowa researcher found that 28% of eligible recipients turn the loans down because they worry the interest rate is too high. However, as climate change causes more destructive natural disasters, they should be encouraged to say yes to avoid stressing public relief agencies.

   
Released: 8-Jul-2024 3:05 PM EDT
Using AI to find why Olympic bronze medalists are often happier with their result than the silver medalists who beat them.
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A UIowa researcher used artificial intelligence photo scanning technology to find that athletes who win bronze are often happier about their finish than the silver medalists who beat them. Why? Silver medalists look at gold and see what could have been, while bronze medalists are just happy to be on the podium.

Released: 20-May-2024 2:05 PM EDT
SEC rule change to protect angel investors reduces startup funding for new businesses
University of Iowa Tippie College of Business

An SEC rule change in 2011 intended to protect angel investors has sharply reduced start-up funding for new ventures, making it difficult for founders and entrepreneurs to get their businesses off the ground, according to a new study from the University of Iowa's Tippie College of Business.

Released: 18-Apr-2024 9:05 AM EDT
UIowa finance expert says AI will only slowly affect hiring on Wall Street
University of Iowa Tippie College of Business

While artificial intelligence will eventually change the way business is done on Wall Street, a finance expert from the University of Iowa's Tippie College of Business doesn’t expect to see significant changes in hiring for junior bankers right away.

   
Released: 15-Apr-2024 2:05 PM EDT
When your workday is ruined before it begins
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We know that being harassed at work affects an employee's performance, but what about being harassed during their commute? A researcher looks at the little-studied phenomenon of workers being harassed on their way into their workplace and how employers can support them.

Released: 10-Apr-2024 10:05 AM EDT
Don't file for that patent just yet
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A new study from the University of Iowa Tippie College of Business finds that early-stage ventures are often too quick to file for a patent, committing valuable time and money that could be better spent further developing their product and making sure there’s a market for it.

Released: 5-Feb-2024 6:05 AM EST
Park less, walk more
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A new study shows how delivery companies can save time and money by designing drop-off and pick-up routes that require their drivers walk more to reduce the amount of time they spend driving around congested urban streets looking for a place to park.

Released: 11-Dec-2023 11:05 AM EST
How to make "Jeopardy!" work for you at the office
University of Iowa Tippie College of Business

Showing strength and confidence is often touted as the way to get things done at work, but a new study from the University of Iowa suggests that people might have more success if they were less assertive and act like they're on "Jeopardy!" and phrase their statement in the form of a question.

   
Released: 19-Oct-2023 2:05 PM EDT
The fortunes of a company that's been sued
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A new study from the University of Iowa used the results of Fortune magazine’s annual list of Most Admired Companies to find fraud lawsuits that are dismissed as lacking merit or settle quickly do not cause any long-term reputational damage to the defendant firm.

Released: 26-Sep-2023 9:40 AM EDT
Customer Service Net Promoter Score (NPS) not all it’s cracked up to
University of Iowa Tippie College of Business

For thousands of American businesses, including hundreds in the Fortune 1000, the Net Promoter Score (NPS) of customer loyalty is a magic number that all but guarantees future growth if it’s high enough. But a new study from University of Iowa researchers finds the number is not all that magical.

Released: 5-Sep-2023 2:05 PM EDT
On second thought.....
University of Iowa Tippie College of Business

When employees share a great idea but wind up getting assigned even more more work to make it happen, they keep future great ideas to themselves. Managers can keep communication open by providing support and assistance to help employees bring their great ideas to life.

Released: 28-Aug-2023 2:55 PM EDT
Tax partner matters more than accounting firm when doing a business' taxes
University of Iowa Tippie College of Business

Accounting firms like to advertise the array of services they offer to save clients money on their taxes, but a new study from the University of Iowa's Tippie College of Business finds the firm and its services aren't nearly as important as the tax partner leading the engagement team.

Released: 25-Jul-2023 11:20 AM EDT
What do consumers love about loyalty cards? It's not what you think.
University of Iowa Tippie College of Business

Those consumer loyalty cards filling our wallets that give you a free sandwich or cup of coffee when they're filled tend to lead to disappointment. A new study shows that for many, completing the card is more fulfilling than the reward.

   
Released: 27-Jun-2023 4:05 PM EDT
Data for insurance discounts? Consumers say no thanks
University of Iowa Tippie College of Business

Insurance companies have encouraged consumers to reduce their premiums by using monitoring technology for 25 years now. But why have consumers been slow to embrace the idea? Because they find the whole process too mysterious.



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