Centers & Institutes

Exciting things are happening within our centers, institutes, and special program initiatives. Here’s a collection of recent stories and updates.

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Johnson School

Center for Hospitality Research hosts panel with industry leaders on customer social engagement

Faculty and industry experts convened for a virtual keynote to explore how guest surveys can increase customer satisfaction and engagement.

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Nolan School

The new dining reality: Shorter menus, quicker meals — and ugly-delicious dishes

The pandemic is “an opportunity for restaurants to improve labor relations — pay more to staff — and try to renegotiate the fundamental elements of their business,” says Professor Alex Susskind.

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Johnson School

Miles Ahead: China, Huawei, and 5G

A champion in 5G technology, the Chinese multinational firm Huawei stands out for its absolute advantages over the competition.

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Johnson School

Center for Hospitality Research Hosts Panel on Reimagining Travel 

Recovery from the impact of Covid-19 on the hospitality industry is unpredictable and may take longer than we would like, but we have an opportunity to redesign.

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Johnson School

The Internship: Smart. Driven. Googley.

Two-Year MBA student Taylor Nguyen writes about her summer internship at Google and the intersection of Google and sustainability.

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Johnson School

Fintech Trends: The Year Ahead

Scholars at the SC Johnson College of Business were joined by industry experts in a discussion that highlights current and upcoming fintech trends.

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Johnson School

Innovative Tech Platforms Facilitate Better Communication

New tech platforms hope to facilitate communication between employer and employee.

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Johnson School

19th Annual Labor & Employment Law Roundtable: Session 1

This invitation only roundtable discusses the current state of the hospitality industry from the management perspective.

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Johnson School

Research Recap: Customer engagement is the key to long-term loyalty and impact

Professor Anderson’s series of studies examine the long-term impacts of guest engagement upon guest satisfaction, loyalty, and booking channel selection.