At the onset of the pandemic, switching to virtual work environments was challenging. The boundaries between work and life balance blurred, and employees struggled to adapt to social isolation. Well over a year later, many […]
Author: Niki Gianakaris
Niki Gianakaris: Niki is the associate vice president of Strategic Communications in Drexel University's Office of University Communications, overseeing various communications functions including a team of news managers, and handling media communications for many central university administrative areas, including community engagement programs, international programs, university libraries, and more. She also works with the Close School of Entrepreneurship. She has worked at Drexel for 15+ years. When not writing about Drexel, she enjoys reading books and learning about other cultures. Follow her at @DrexelNiki. Contact Niki at ngianakaris@drexel.edu or 215.895.6741.
Extreme Weather Events Influence Shareholder Support of Climate-Related Initiatives
Scientists have been warning about climate change for years. Wildfires, landslides, melting icebergs and catastrophic hurricanes are just a few of the extreme climate-change related events that have occurred over recent years. Many companies have […]
Bottom Line Is Important But Ethical Standards Shouldn’t Be Ignored
Written by Mary Mawritz, PhD, an associate professor of Management at Drexel University’s LeBow College of Business, the following opinion piece discusses why bottom line success is important and should be considered in decision-making, but […]
How Can Hospitals Shorten Post-Surgery Stays?
Anyone who has ever had surgery knows that the most important question for a patient, after the reassurance of a successful inpatient procedure, is how long it will take before returning home. While the performance […]
Marketing and Political Polarization: What Does It Mean for Consumers?
As the nation’s political divide continues to widen, companies that have traditionally confined themselves to neutral positions are becoming increasingly outspoken. In many cases these companies are taking political stands for or against elected officials […]
Philadelphia Region Stands Shoulder to Shoulder with World Innovators
Written by Drexel University President John Fry, this opinion piece focuses on how Philadelphia has emerged as a hotbed for entrepreneurship and innovation and the role universities play in creating this environment. Fry also makes […]
How COVID-19 Disrupted Supply Chains
From its onset, the coronavirus pandemic caused major disruptions to supply chains that led to nationwide shortages for many essential products. Consumers witnessed empty shelves when shopping for items like toilet paper, paper towels and […]
Tips for Entrepreneurs Looking to Run a Startup During COVID-19
The COVID-19 outbreak, lockdowns and socials distancing measures have had an unprecedented impact on the economy and have forced many business, including startups, to restructure their models and move to a more robust online structure. […]
Colleges and Universities Must Embrace Changes Brought on by the Coronavirus
Written by Drexel University President John Fry and published in Inside Sources, this piece focuses on why colleges and universities need to embrace the changes brought on by the novel coronavirus. The coronavirus outbreak continues […]
Employees Act Unethically When They Think It Benefits Employers
Have you ever had a conversation with a potential vendor or consultant about a specific service need or product specification? The salesperson ensures you that they have the precise experience and know-how to meet your […]