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a woman stands in an office full of empty chairs

Is Friday Still a Workday? Considering the Four-Day Workweek Nowadays, Fridays in the workplace can feel quiet and uneventful, with scarce meetings and empty offices. Babson Professor Jennifer Tosti-Kharas examines how employers can navigate these changes.

By John Crawford

Senior Journalist

John Crawford

A writer for Babson Thought & Action and the Babson Magazine, John Crawford has been telling the College’s entrepreneurial story for more than 15 years. Assignments for Babson have taken him from Rwanda to El Salvador, from the sweet-smelling factory of a Pennsylvania candy maker, to the stately Atlanta headquarters of an NFL owner, to the bustling office of a New York City fashion designer. Beyond his work for Babson, he has written articles and essays for The Philadelphia Inquirer, Notre Dame Magazine, The Good Men Project, and other publications. He can be found on Twitter, @crawfordwriter, where he tweets about climate change.

December 8, 2023

Tagged Faculty

Posted in Insights

Side-by-side portraits of Erik Noyes and Anjali Bal

Two Babson Faculty Honored Among Poets & Quants’ Best Undergraduate Professors Babson Associate Professors Anjali Bal and Erik Noyes were named to Poets & Quants’ annual list of the 50 best undergraduate business professors.

By Eric Beato

Editor / Writer

Eric Beato

Eric Beato is the Editor of Babson Thought & Action and Babson Magazine. A native of Chicago and a graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism, Eric has worked as an editor and writer at newspapers across the country, including the Chicago Sun-Times and Boston Herald. Eric joined Babson College in 2019 after working as the communications director for a private educational travel company and as the managing editor of six regional sports publications.

December 4, 2023

Tagged Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Education, Faculty, Undergraduate, Campus

Posted in Community, Insights, Outcomes

Babson Miami student Nathesh Wazenn MBA'25

Miami Eco-Warrior: Babson MBA Student Talks Blue Economy Babson Miami student Nithesh Wazenn MBA’25 discusses how he became involved in fighting climate change, the rising blue economy, and how anyone can dive in and join the fight.

By Hillary Chabot

Writer

Hillary Chabot

Hillary Chabot is a writer for Babson Thought & Action and Babson Magazine. An award-winning journalist, she is known for her insightful reporting and dedication to detailed storytelling. With a career spanning over two decades, she has covered a wide range of topics, from presidential campaigns and government policy to neighborhood issues and investigative series. As a reporter for The Boston Herald, Hillary earned a reputation for tenacity and integrity. Her work at Babson College fuels her passions—to learn something new every day and conduct thoughtful, empathic interviews. She’s thrilled to be at Babson College, where students, faculty, staff members and classes provide compelling copy daily.

November 30, 2023

Tagged Entrepreneurship of All Kinds, Entrepreneurship Education, Global, Graduate, Social Innovation

Posted in Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights

Speaker discussing Artificial Intelligence

Unlocking Career Success: Four Ways to Boost Your Career with AI Incorporating GenerativeAI into your career is vital. Babson Industry Fellow Mike Grandinetti details some ways AI can take your work to the next level.

By Hillary Chabot

Writer

Hillary Chabot

Hillary Chabot is a writer for Babson Thought & Action and Babson Magazine. An award-winning journalist, she is known for her insightful reporting and dedication to detailed storytelling. With a career spanning over two decades, she has covered a wide range of topics, from presidential campaigns and government policy to neighborhood issues and investigative series. As a reporter for The Boston Herald, Hillary earned a reputation for tenacity and integrity. Her work at Babson College fuels her passions—to learn something new every day and conduct thoughtful, empathic interviews. She’s thrilled to be at Babson College, where students, faculty, staff members and classes provide compelling copy daily.

November 21, 2023

Tagged Advice, Entrepreneurship Education

Posted in Insights

Linda Pizzuti Henry ’00, H’19 speaks at Babson Connect: Worldwide in 2019

What Is Inclusive Leadership? Hear from three Babson College community members who help answer the question, "What is inclusive leadership?" and work tirelessly to educate and empower inclusive leaders worldwide.

By Brianna Radicioni

November 20, 2023

Tagged Advice, Faculty, Leadership, Q&A, Research, Women's Leadership

Posted in Insights

John Jacobs gestures while presenting on stage

John Jacobs and the Power of Optimism The co-founder and chief creative optimist of Life is Good delivers a powerful message of optimism in the keynote address for Babson’s Global Entrepreneurship Week.

By Eric Beato

Editor / Writer

Eric Beato

Eric Beato is the Editor of Babson Thought & Action and Babson Magazine. A native of Chicago and a graduate of the University of Missouri School of Journalism, Eric has worked as an editor and writer at newspapers across the country, including the Chicago Sun-Times and Boston Herald. Eric joined Babson College in 2019 after working as the communications director for a private educational travel company and as the managing editor of six regional sports publications.

November 15, 2023

Tagged Entrepreneurship, Entrepreneurship Education, Arthur M. Blank School for Entrepreneurial Leadership, Campus, Student Life, Advice

Posted in Community, Entrepreneurial Leadership, Insights

Illustration of five diverse women looking up

New GEM Report Underscores Opportunities for Women Entrepreneurs The new Women’s Entrepreneurship Report from the Global Entrepreneurship Monitor focuses on recommendations to help further close the gender gap.

By Thought & Action Staff

November 14, 2023

Tagged Entrepreneurship, Women-Led Entrepreneurship, Research

Posted in Insights

Top 5 Challenges of Teaching Entrepreneurship Entrepreneurship educators share what keeps them up at night, with advice from legendary professor Heidi Neck.

By Heidi Neck

November 14, 2023

Tagged Entrepreneurship Education, Q&A

Posted in Insights

What Is the Definition of Entrepreneurship? Once limiting, the entrepreneurship definition has expanded to evolve with the world we live in today.

By Jackie Villacci

November 10, 2023

Tagged Entrepreneurship of All Kinds, Entrepreneurship Education, Q&A

Posted in Insights

Tech Titans on Trial: Will Antitrust Lawsuits Impact Entrepreneurs? A flurry of antitrust lawsuits against major technology companies could have far-reaching implications for ecommerce and anti-competition law, Babson Law Professor David Nersessian says.

By Hillary Chabot

Writer

Hillary Chabot

Hillary Chabot is a writer for Babson Thought & Action and Babson Magazine. An award-winning journalist, she is known for her insightful reporting and dedication to detailed storytelling. With a career spanning over two decades, she has covered a wide range of topics, from presidential campaigns and government policy to neighborhood issues and investigative series. As a reporter for The Boston Herald, Hillary earned a reputation for tenacity and integrity. Her work at Babson College fuels her passions—to learn something new every day and conduct thoughtful, empathic interviews. She’s thrilled to be at Babson College, where students, faculty, staff members and classes provide compelling copy daily.

November 8, 2023

Tagged Faculty, Technology

Posted in Insights

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