Olivia Rojas

Dec 3, 2024

Poole Professors Weigh in on Mental Health in the Workplace

Poole professors Patrick Flynn and Tom Zagenczyk examine the current state of workplace mental health across North Carolina.

Oct 29, 2024

Rob Handfield Explains IV Fluid Shortage and Surgery Delays

Hurricane Helene’s impact on an IV fluid facility forces hospitals to delay surgeries, highlighting fragile supply chains, says Poole expert Rob Handfield.

Oct 16, 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 8, 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 8, 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.

Oct 1, 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 24, 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 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.

Aug 26, 2024

Mark Beasley Explains Why Risk and Business Strategy Must Align

Poole professor Mark Beasley shares how executives are feeling both internal and external pressures to get more involved in risk oversight, according to an annual report on risk oversight practices.

Aug 13, 2024

How Brands are ‘Winning’ Olympic Gold

Companies pour billions of marketing dollars into the Olympic Games. Poole College expert Tom Byrnes explores their investments and what they expect in return.