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Poets & Quants

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.

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Oct 8, 2024

Are Food Retailers Price Gouging?

Poole College scholar Rob Handfield analyzes the causes of food price inflation.

Oct 2, 2024

Dennis Mabe ’22, CEO, Randolph Electric Membership Corporation

Dennis Mabe entered the Jenkins MBA program with one primary goal: to become CEO of his organization. He not only accomplished his goal but gained valuable leadership skills and lifelong friendships along the way.

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.

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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.

Sep 17, 2024

Meet the Faces of Poole: Our New Graduate Students

Meet the newest members of the Poole College of Management’s Jenkins Graduate Programs! From career changers to industry leaders, these students bring a wealth of experience and ambition—get to know their stories and what they hope to achieve at Poole.

Sep 17, 2024

Entrepreneurship Trends, in Theory and Practice

Finding capital and talent, balancing the human touch with tech tools: These are the issues occupying entrepreneurs.

Jenkins MBA class at RTP campus

Sep 17, 2024

Jenkins MBA RTP Campus Met Students Where They Were, Literally and Figuratively

After serving nearly 800 working professional students over 18 years, the Jenkins MBA RTP campus closes its doors — opening new ones for the growing number of students who prefer online course delivery.

eight people standing in a circle have put one hand each into the center, symbolizing collective teamwork and effort

Sep 17, 2024

During the Pandemic, Employers Who Fostered ‘Collective Engagement’ Had Less Employee Turnover

Some workplaces did a much better job than others at limiting employee turnover during the COVID pandemic.