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Why Hard Work Isn’t Enough: The Role of Chance in Career Success

April 2nd, 2026
Roxana Barbulescu

Career success reflects not just effort, but how everyday chance events shape opportunities and visibility.

Research insights from HEC Paris faculty

Assertive Language Can Overcome Gendered Brand Bias

Research by HEC Paris Professor Tina M. Lowrey explains that brand representations put off male shoppers, unless marketers use confident language that disrupts stereotypes.

Tina M. Lowrey

Disagreeable Content Drives Virality

Haris Krijestorac’s research reveals that videos with confrontational tones are more likely to go viral, offering new insights for digital marketers.

Haris Krijestorac

Why Investors Trade on Unverified Rumors

New research from Daniel Schmidt shows that even unverifiable stock rumors drive trades when short-term investors dominate the market.

Daniel Schmidt

AI Is Redefining Human Creativity at Work

HEC Paris research by Daria Morozova (H.23) reveals how psychological responses to AI shape creative effort, identity, and collaboration in the future workplace.

Daria Morozova

Belief in Unchecked Claims Fuels Societal Division

Anne-Sophie Chaxel’s research reveals how trust in public figures distorts truth judgments, intensifying polarization in times of crisis.

Anne-Sophie Chaxel

Why Private Equity Firms Should Include More Women

Gender-balanced investment teams perform better. HEC scholar Oliver Gottschalg explains how this gender diversity boosts returns and enhances strategy in private equity.

Oliver Gottschalg

How Big 4 Firms Must Rethink Talent Models

Automation and Gen Z expectations are reshaping audit work and careers. Latest studies show that junior roles, firm culture, and recruitment must evolve to stay competitive.

Hélène Löning

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