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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?

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A study published in Management Science finds that the industry’s standard approach of matching video game players against opponents with similar skill levels is not necessarily the most effective way to keep people engaged. Instead, researchers show that more sophisticated matchmaking systems—ones that account for how players respond to recent wins, losses and competitive experiences over time—can significantly increase player retention.

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Gendered differences may impact how medical students rank their preferred schools when matching for residency, according to study data published in Organization Science.

Across two studies, the data show that men and women navigate the Main Residency Match differently and highlight the need for improved education on the process, according to Samuel E. Skowronek, PhD, assistant professor of management at Georgetown University’s McDonough School of Business, and Joyce C. He, PhD, assistant professor of management and organizations at UCLA Anderson School of Management.

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Forget 'Quiet Quitting.' Here's How to Actually Set Boundaries at Work

Forget 'Quiet Quitting.' Here's How to Actually Set Boundaries at Work

Yahoo! News, September 9, 2022

The idea of quiet quitting has been getting a lot of attention on social media recently, and could be more widespread than you think—around half of American workers are quiet quitters, according to a recent survey by Gallup. These employees are embracing the idea of no longer going above and beyond at work, in many cases in response to feeling overworked. Proponents have commandeered the phrase “act your wage” to encourage workers to do just what they are paid to in an attempt at setting boundaries at work. Company executives and some careers experts warn that checking out at work could have serious long-term consequences for employees’ careers, as well as their employers.

INFORMS Names 2022 Fellows

INFORMS Names 2022 Fellows

News Release, September 12, 2022

INFORMS, the largest association for the decision and data sciences, has officially named 12 outstanding members as Fellows, one of the highest honors in the operations research (O.R.) profession. The 2022 INFORMS Fellows will be inducted during the 2022 INFORMS Annual Meeting, Oct. 16-19, which will be held in Indianapolis. INFORMS Fellows are honored for their outstanding lifetime accomplishments and contributions in O.R. and analytics.

Study Examines the Impact of Fake Online Reviews on Sales

Study Examines the Impact of Fake Online Reviews on Sales

News Release, September 9, 2022

BALTIMORE, MD, September 9, 2022 – Can you really trust that online product review before you make a purchase decision? New research has found that the practice of faking online product reviews may be more pervasive than you think.

Jason Busch at upcoming DPW – Lessons on due diligence in assessing procurement technology

Jason Busch at upcoming DPW – Lessons on due diligence in assessing procurement technology

Spend Matters, September 9, 2022

Since its inaugural event, we have been known to say of Digital Procurement World that it is “The Best New Procurement Event in Years.” We made this statement based on its ability to “bring together not only procurement organizations and technology (and services) firms in a conversation around digital, but also to engage the start-up community and investors … and do a great job of connecting them with buyers, consultants and others.”

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