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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Danish energy giant Ørsted has stopped development on Ocean Wind 1 and 2, two massive offshore wind power projects slated to be built off the coast of New Jersey. The company said it would write off as much as $5.6 billion as a result of the decision, citing rising costs.
In a significant turnaround after four decades of diminishing influence, the United Auto Workers (UAW) union recently struck groundbreaking labor deals with Detroit's Big Three automakers: Ford, General Motors (GM), and Stellantis. While this momentous agreement marks a win for workers, it also intensifies the pressures on traditional automakers as they navigate the transition from gasoline to electric vehicles.
BALTIMORE, MD, November 2, 2023 – New research in the INFORMS journal Management Science is providing insights for business leaders on how work experience affects employees interacting with AI.
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