Are Games the Secret to Better Company Training?
Researchers looked at whether gamelike training is effective at increasing revenue. The answer: It can be, especially if done right.
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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Researchers looked at whether gamelike training is effective at increasing revenue. The answer: It can be, especially if done right.
A new survey aims to identify issues voters in Anne Arundel County face throughout the electoral process.
More and more companies are using productivity metrics to measure employee performance. However, if you make a mistake, this indicator can give an unfair and inaccurate evaluation.
BALTIMORE, MD, February 22, 2024 – INFORMS, the largest association for the decision and data sciences, has selected three finalists for the 2024 UPS George D. Smith Prize, which recognizes excellence in preparing students to become practitioners of operations research and analytics and data science.
BALTIMORE, MD, February 21, 2024 – Artificial intelligence (AI) has made great strides in the past few years, even months. New research in the INFORMS journal Management Science finds that AI agents can build trust – like that of humans.

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