Plus: The hidden costs of the middleman economy

November 26, 2024

s+b essential reading

To build trust with employees, be consistent

Leaders who want to avoid a retention and recruitment crisis need to walk the talk on culture.

by Reid Carpenter, Christopher Hannegan, and Varya Davidson

s+b essential reading

The hidden costs of the middleman economy

Exploring the rise of middleman platforms and their impact on how we buy and sell.

by Tom Ehrenfeld

Stat of the week

Share of consumers who trust AI to provide product recommendations

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Mastering the connection between strategy and culture

Business leaders often are tempted to focus on strategy over culture. But the strongest companies take four key actions that deliver the best of both.

by David Lancefield

Fjällräven forges a trail in outdoor sustainability

CEO Martin Axelhed shares how integrating sustainability into everyday work drives growth for both suppliers and employees.

by Bobbie van der List

Empowering women in the workplace

An analysis of employee survey data shows that at many companies, women have less autonomy and control than men. Here are five ways to create more equity.

by Bhushan Sethi, Peter Brown, Chaitali Mukherjee, and Aoife Flood

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