In the run-up to the 2026 midterm elections, the political parties in many states are working to redefine their congressional district maps to gain every possible edge. From California and Texas to Tennessee and Virginia, redistricting efforts have taken center stage. The Supreme Court has sanctioned partisan gerrymandering, and the system has evolved to one in which state legislature majorities get to determine who is most likely to fill those seats in Congress.
In short, gerrymandering has become a central feature of the system, not a bug. But what if we rethink the structure entirely?
For years, remote work has been viewed as one of the most important drivers of employee satisfaction. New research suggests that assumption may be giving remote work too much credit.
A study published in the INFORMS journal Management Science found that while remote employees often report higher job satisfaction, much of that advantage disappears when researchers account for factors such as workplace culture, trust in management, communication and opportunities for professional development.
A new study from INFORMS suggests warehouse robots perform better when they work together instead of operating independently.
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BALTIMORE, MD, January 20, 2023 – New audio is available for media use featuring L. Beril Toktay of the Georgia Tech Scheller College of Business. She is a Professor of Operations Management, Brady Family Chairholder, and a Regents’ Professor. Toktay serves as the Faculty Director of the Ray C. Anderson Center for Sustainable Business. She’s the Interim Executive Director of the Brook Byers Institute for Sustainable Systems. Toktay talks about climate change and the supply chain. This content is provided by INFORMS, the largest association for the decision and data sciences. What follows are four questions and responses. These responses were provided on January 19, 2023.
California and Washington are rolling out new laws this month requiring a good faith estimate of the salary ranges in job listings, joining Colorado and New York City. Consequently, there’s a lot of interest from both employees and employers about how more pay transparency will affect the relationship between bosses and workers.
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