Closing the Gender Pay Gap: Why Women Value Meaning at Work More Than Men
The gender wage gap partly stems from men and women selecting different types of jobs. A Columbia Business School study explores how the importance of meaning at work influences career choices differently for men and women.
When Should Companies Take a Stand? The Risks and Rewards of Corporate Activism
New CBS research explores the factors driving inconsistent corporate stances on global sociopolitical issues and the risks that come with them.
The Negotiation Advantage: How Women’s Relational Skills Drive Better Deals
Professor Rebecca Ponce de Leon and her colleagues find that strategies stemming from a relational orientation can be particularly valuable for negotiators who lack a strong alternative — in other words, soft skills can lead to real business results.
The Climate Call to Action
A letter from Dean Costis Maglaras opens the Winter/Spring 2023 issue of Columbia Business School's alumni magazine.
Columbia Business School Distinguished Speaker Series Presented A Conversation with Jane Fraser, CEO of Citi
On Thursday, April 24, 2025, the Columbia Business School Distinguished Speaker Series hosted Jane Fraser, CEO of Citi. As the first woman to lead a major U.S. bank, Jane Fraser is transforming Citi into a modern, streamlined institution for the digital age.
Can Innovation Save the World? Not Without a New Playbook
A new study proposes a forward-looking framework on how businesses can rethink innovation to prioritize sustainability, equity, and long-term value
Janno Lieber, Chairman and CEO, the New York MTA: “Never Bet Against New York”
Janno Lieber is the chairman and CEO of New York’s MTA, one of the world’s oldest, largest, and most complex public transit systems. “New York is my passion,” Lieber says, and the throughline of his career.
There’s No “You” in Team: How a Word Swap Defuses Workplace Conflict
New Columbia Business School Study Shows Pronoun Use Influences Receptiveness In Conflict-Laden Interactions
Insecure About Your Status? Try Boosting Someone Else’s
Insecurity is rampant in modern life, from the boardroom to the classroom. But if we give in to status insecurity and withhold recognition from others, we may be self-sabotaging.