Tag: Faculty
Best Way for Employers to Support Employees with Chronic Mental Illness Is by Offering Flexibility
New research suggests that workers with chronic mental illnesses need their managers to be flexible and trust them, write Emily Rosado-Solomon of Babson College and Sherry Thatcher for The Conversation.
January 13, 2026
Posted in Insights
2026-04-25 00:13:23
Takeoffs and Turbulence: A Babson Professor Examines the State of the Airline Industry
With a lifetime of experience and expertise in the airline industry, Babson Professor Dennis Mathaisel considers the business health and ongoing headaches of air travel today.
January 12, 2026
Posted in Insights
2026-04-25 00:13:23
Stop Punching the Clock? Why You Might Be Able to Change When and How Long You Work
Career-related resolutions should consider how much work to do and when to get it done, writes Jennifer Tosti-Kharas of Babson College and Christopher Wong Michaelson for The Conversation.
January 6, 2026
Posted in Insights
2026-04-25 05:58:04
The Rise of Chicken, the Decline of Pizza Hut, and Other Franchising Trends
Ab Igram MBA’96, of Babson’s Tariq Farid Franchise Institute, surveys the state of franchising. From the familiar names to the up-and-coming ventures, he talks chicken, sandwiches, and, uh, pet waste scooping.
December 9, 2025
Posted in Insights
2026-04-24 16:00:17
Five Things to Know About Ahmed Ahmed, One of Poets & Quants’ Best Undergraduate Professors
Ahmed Ahmed, who was named to Poets & Quants’ list of 50 Best Undergraduate Business Professors of 2025, shares some fun facts, including his childhood ambitions and his passion for underdog soccer teams.
December 3, 2025
2026-04-24 22:31:59
Retailers Are Quietly Changing Their Return Policies—Here’s Why You Should Be on the Lookout
As the holiday shopping season heats up, so do returns. They might seem simple and easy, but retailers are changing their policies. Here’s what you need to know this shopping season, writes Professor Lauren Beitelspacher for The Conversation.
November 27, 2025
Posted in Insights
2026-04-24 22:31:59
LendPilot Wins Fourth Annual Babson Fintech Startup Pitch Competition
The competition featured fintech startup ideas developed by students. LendPilot, by Martin Mejia ’26, seeks to help early-stage small businesses manage cash flow and build credit history.
November 25, 2025
Posted in Babson Briefs
2026-04-25 12:51:34
