Companies should make it their business to get out the vote
Facilitating voting supports customers and employees, both of whom increasingly expect businesses to make the world a better place.
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The little engine that could
The novel The Magnificent Ambersons reveals the dangers of complacency in the face of transformative new technologies.
What business leaders think about the U.S. election
A new PwC survey reveals U.S. executives’ concerns about tax policy and pandemic response, and indicates plans for growth through trade and M&A.
Working parents need flexibility and technology support
With offices and schools closed in many areas, companies can help their employees with children by providing a few key benefits.
The lasting impact of 2020 on leadership
Successful leaders need to cultivate a “frictionless mind.”
When it’s “us vs. them” in the executive suite
Clearing out long-serving executives might seem a natural first step for a new CEO, but it can backfire in challenging times.
Six building blocks for revitalized B2B marketing and sales
COVID-19 is forcing companies to leverage digital experiences rather than rely on traditional face-to-face models of engagement, but the change requires ramping up investments and reimagining operating models.
Leading your team of hunter-gatherers
The way in which ancient societies organized themselves offers clues to how to manage today’s changing workforce.
Lessons from COVID-19 about communicating risk
Striking a balance between fear and optimism and focusing on efficacy can help leaders speak more clearly about all risks.
Forget about the “new normal”: Design something different
Five principles of service design, adapted for the COVID-19 era.
A CEO who won’t take the gloves off
Philip Roth’s American Pastoral measures the gulf between a careful business leader and his radical daughter.
Don’t kill bureaucracy, use it
Bureaucracies are the scaffolding needed to implement new ideas at scale. Just remember to dismantle them when the work is done.
Clocking in, 21st-century style
In the era of telecommuting, what qualifies as “working time”? A new paper proposes a way to track employees’ hours on the job while respecting their time off.
Stretch or safe? The art of setting goals for your teams
The pandemic has made planning a bigger challenge, and created a difficult balancing act for leaders.
What is an office for now?
Remote working may be here to stay, but don’t write off the office just yet.
Building on a culture of belonging: PwC’s first D&I transparency report
Why sharing results is part of our commitment to diversity.
How businesses can fast-track innovation to help during a crisis
“Unrealistic” timelines can actually work. Here’s how.
Targeted marketing campaigns are the key to capturing the at-home consumer
Brand manufacturers and retailers will have to work together in response to long-lasting shifts in consumer behavior produced by COVID-19.
A new measure of success for sporting superstars: Social impact
Embracing a sense of purpose, speaking up, and forcing change off the field are now the goals for players and their organizations.
Four questions to ask before you plan your next meeting
Good meetings need to be designed, whether they are virtual or face-to-face.
Reimagine your entire brand portfolio
COVID-19 has prompted so many changes in people’s needs and preferences that consumer packaged goods companies need to take a fresh look at their offerings.
Ambiguous times are no time for ambiguous leadership
With so many employees working remotely, leaders must take extra care to ensure their communications leave no room for misinterpretation.
Restoring craft to work
The innate desire to do a job well has greater motivational force than any corporate purpose.
Media and telecommunications companies must reinvent customer experience in response to COVID-19
Companies that prioritize innovation and care in redesigning customer experiences will be best positioned to stay ahead of shifting consumer preferences.
Management lessons of The True Believer
A 20th-century working-class philosopher has a lot to teach modern workers — and managers — about finding meaning in life, and on the job.
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