Articles
Why Hard Work Isn’t Enough: The Role of Chance in Career Success
Career success reflects not just effort, but how everyday chance events shape opportunities and visibility.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.