The #MeToo movement shined a light on sexual harassment in the workplace, resulting in powerful individuals throughout every industry being exposed and convicted publicly. But the movement has not necessarily helped people understand that two behaviors—being aggressive and physical assault—are not the only unlawful actions when it comes to mistreatment in the workplace.  Across the […]

At the Fox School of Business, there is an emphasis on investing in innovation and entrepreneurship to help address social problems. This mission ensures that the school generates a positive impact on the city of Philadelphia and across the globe.  This sense of social responsibility in entrepreneurship and corporate culture runs deep in Fox School […]

Erika Tapp Duran is a consultant at the Temple Small Business Development Center (SBDC). She works primarily with pre-venture and start-up businesses and teaches the BRIGHT business planning course and start-up programming. She brings over a decade of experience in community and economic development in Philadelphia. We recently sat down with Tapp Duran to chat […]

With 25+ years in higher education and the parent of a college senior, I have experienced first-hand how searching for jobs and internships can be a daunting task for students. However, with a strategy and an understanding of how to build a network, the process can be easier and more rewarding. The Fox School’s Center for Student Professional Development (CSPD) […]

Juby George is an Indian food aficionado and self-taught chef with a passion for sharing his amazing cuisine with the community. He came to the Temple SBDC in April of 2021 looking for help starting up his business Smell the Curry. Smell the Curry is an authentic Indian caterer that specializes in regional South and […]

Diversity, equity and inclusion are on the minds of top executives in almost every office in America. In the wake of continuous acts of racial violence, diversity is no longer only a talking point, but a conscious force that is now impacting boardrooms.  This push for the inclusion of women and minorities in the C-suite […]

Over the last several decades, an economic overhaul has changed the way global business interacts with its surroundings, both locally and globally. Multinational Enterprises (MNE) have long shaped international business and created global streams of goods, services and ideas in virtually all industries.  But with a rising tide of global businesses, local economies—specifically cities and […]

The use of technology to monitor employees has been much debated by companies, shareholders and lawmakers. Oftentimes, it may seem as if companies are using monitoring technology and artificial intelligence (AI) to spy on employees.  Since this technology is new, there is still much research being done to understand and examine its effects on companies […]

October is Global Diversity Awareness Month—a month to celebrate the positive impact a diverse culture of people can have on society as a whole. Temple University and the Fox School of Business are committed to diversity and creating educational opportunities for students from all cultures and continents. In fact, the university welcomed its most ethnically […]

A timeless conundrum faced students as they returned to school this fall: Will I join a club or activity? If so, which ones? Anna Boykis, Class of 2024, is majoring in management information systems and is currently enrolled in the accelerated 4+1 master’s program. Boykis has been involved in many clubs and activities during her […]

The team at Fox Management Consulting (FMC) is lifting a pint glass in celebration after being awarded a $45,000 grant-funded project to help Pennsylvania’s beer and malt beverage industry emerge from the challenges presented by the pandemic. The Pennsylvania Liquor Control Board announced it had approved grants totaling nearly $2 million for more than a […]

As educators, we nurture students’ intellectual development and help them acquire the hard and soft skills they need to be successful in business, including strong critical thinking skills. Employers consistently note that critical thinking skills are among the most important skills students can learn. Among employers surveyed in 2020, 95% of respondents considered critical thinking […]

“When people say, ‘Let’s move the needle of DEI,’ my question is, ‘Which dial are we looking at?’”  That’s how Angela Winfield, the newly appointed chief diversity officer for the Law School Admission Council, views the work of diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI). In September, the Fox School’s Department of Legal Studies hosted Winfield and […]

The COVID-19 pandemic has completely reshaped how many of us work. While some have returned to the office, many are still working from home—at least part of the time. Remote work seems to be here to stay, so what can you do to make sure you and your employees are safe from potential cyber threats? […]

New center is one of the first of its kind at a U.S. business school; guided by a board of Fortune 500 executives, will focus on diversifying workforces to build healthy workplace cultures PHILADELPHIA, October 11, 2021 — Temple University’s Fox School of Business recently launched the Center for Ethics, Diversity and Workplace Culture (CEDWC), […]