Harvard Business Review LogoJuly 16, 2026Westend61/Getty ImagesStaying on top of new research can help your company make more informed decisions. This research roundup, drawn from the July-August magazine issue, offersKeeping up with emerging research can refine how you lead, allocate work, and shape customer behavior. In this roundup, drawn from our July–August magazine, we highlight notable findings from academia to help you make smarter decisions about people and growth. These write-ups shed light on topics such as:
Research Roundup: The Death of the Cover Letter, Boring Meetings, Wide Salary Ranges, and More
Staying on top of new research can help your company make more informed decisions. This research roundup, drawn from the July-August magazine issue, offers insights into topics including middle managers’ impact on upskilling efforts, why intrinsically motivated employees are most at risk of burnout, and how experience influences customer loyalty.








