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Study shows reduced BMI could mean economic savings and increased workforce productivity

ASU’s L. William Seidman Research Institute found that reducing body mass index could achieve $461 million in financial benefit over 20 years for a sample group of Isagenix customers.

Hidden Uber costs? Drivers ask company to be more transparent with fees

The ease of Uber is one of the many reasons behind its success. But the one-click convenience could be what's behind overcharged riders and undercharged drivers.

Nextiva named 2018 Spirit of Enterprise Award winner

Combining enterprise-grade reliability, state-of-the-art communications technology, and a commitment to customer service, Nextiva is a leading business communications company. Because of its innovation and growth, Nextiva has been named the 2018 Spirit of Enterprise Award winner.

Most stock market returns come from a tiny fraction of shares

Research by Professor of Finance Hendrik Bessembinder explains why investing in modish companies, known as FAANG (Facebook, Amazon, Apple, Netflix, and Google), are the preferred choice among investors.

W. P. Carey Full-time MBA ranked No. 12 in the world

The W. P. Carey Executive MBA was recently ranked No. 12 in the world by The Economist, making it the second-highest ranked EMBA program offered by a public institution in the U.S.

What does America's falling birth rate mean to the economy? Just look at Arizona

Tom Rex, associate director of the Center for Competitiveness and Prosperity Research, a unit of the L. William Seidman Research Institute, explains one reason why Arizona's birth rate is falling faster than anywhere in America.

How just five stocks drive so much of the market's growth

A small number of stocks drive the returns of the market. Professor of Finance Hendrik Bessembinder's research explains why this means indexing makes sense.

Do your employees feel respected?

Feeling appreciated by superiors is the No. 1 leadership trait, according to a recent survey. Two studies by management professors help us understand why.

The fight for female MBAs

While business schools strive for gender balance among MBA students, men still make up the majority. Here's what universities are doing to attract more women to their programs.

David Miliband on reacting to a global emergency and political comebacks

As the head of the International Rescue Committee faces the migration crisis, Assistant Professor of Supply Chain Management Mahyar Eftekhar shares his expertise in nonprofit organization management and humanitarian logistics.