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USERRA: Are You Ready for the Troops’ Return?

President Obama has announced that the U.S. will withdraw nearly all troops from Iraq by the end of this year, with thousands of additional troops from both Iraq and Afghanistan returning the first couple of months into the new year. Are you prepared to comply with the law and reinstate employees who may have been on military leave for months…if not years…?

February 10th, 2012 - By Graziadio Business Review


VIDEO: An Indonesian Perspective on Technology in Society with Karl Knapp, PhD

Dr. Karl Knapp, Associate Professor and Senior Advisor at the School of Business and Management at the Institute of Technology Bandung, Indonesia discusses the role of technology in society.

January 20th, 2012 - By Graziadio Business Review


VIDEO: Achieving Enterprise Stability Based on Economic Capital with Zbigniew Krysiak, PhD

Zbigniew Krysiak, PhD, associate professor at the Warsaw School of Economics, shares lessons on Survival Enterprise Risk Management by Economic Capital.

January 5th, 2012 - By Graziadio Business Review


Four Chief Information Officer/IS Executives Sharing their Strategies and Experience

Check out the full presentations by innovation and information technology experts from Sony, Guitar Center, County of Orange, and the Center for CIO Leadership.

October 14th, 2011 - By Graziadio Business Review


From Information Systems to Innovation Systems: Establishing the Next Generation Information Systems Department

Pepperdine University’s Center for Applied Research is hosting a free conference on developing a world-class IS department and fostering innovation.

October 6th, 2011 - By Graziadio Business Review


New Issue of the Graziadio Business Review is Now Online

This issue, including articles, videos, book reviews, and audio podcasts, can be found at gbr.pepperdine.edu. We welcome your comments and feedback.

September 14th, 2011 - By Graziadio Business Review


Beacon Economic Forecast is Optimistic through 2012

Despite recent statistics depicting the economy heading back into downturn, presentations at the 2011 Economic Forecast Conference show positive growth.

June 27th, 2011 - By Graziadio Business Review


Dr. Charla Griffy-Brown Discusses Twitter as Haiku in Japanese Culture

Charla Griffy-Brown, PhD, discusses the cultural relevance of Twitter in Japan during and after the devastating earthquakes that took place in March 2011.

June 22nd, 2011 - By Graziadio Business Review


The Future of the Entertainment Industry: A Panel Discussion

Top entertainment executives discuss the numerous industry shifts spurred by increased digital content and new media.

May 25th, 2011 - By Graziadio Business Review


VIDEO: Talent Management Best Practices for Identifying and Developing High Potential Leaders

In this video, Kevin Groves, assistant professor of organizational theory and management, makes a case for why talent management matters now more than ever.

May 4th, 2011 - By Graziadio Business Review