All articles tagged: recent research

Want your employees to behave on social media? Spell out the rules

May 14, 2020 by Matt Palmquist

Many employees are unaware of their firm’s policy on personal social media use, which creates perceptions of unfairness when they cross the line.

Related tags: corporate governance, human resources, internet, recent research, social media, transparency
Climate change risks and shareholder activism

April 22, 2020 by Matt Palmquist

It isn’t mandatory for U.S. firms to report potential environmental risks, but shareholders increasingly seek the information.

Related tags: activist shareholders, climate change, recent research, shareholder activism, shareholder proposals
Help old habits die easier

December 13, 2019 by Matt Palmquist

A "stop-doing" culture frees employees from embedded routines and perspectives, which makes room for innovative thinking.

Related tags: change management, culture, disruption, innovation, process design, recent research
Taking a closer look at female board appointments

November 14, 2019 by Matt Palmquist

Firms facing pressure to add women to the board tend to increase the number of seats, not replace incumbent men — which dilutes the female directors’ power.

Related tags: board, careers, diversity, gender, human capital, recent research, talent development
How subsidiaries can emerge as “centers of excellence”

October 23, 2019 by Matt Palmquist

A case study shows how a small business arm can deliver real value and innovation to a multinational.

Related tags: global companies, manufacturing, recent research, subsidiaries, suppliers, supply chain
Electronic word-of-mouth can make or break a product launch

August 23, 2019 by Matt Palmquist

It’s the sentiment, not the volume, of posts that matters.

Related tags: digital marketing, digital retail, marketing, recent research, social media, strategy
Keep your CSR programs on track

August 8, 2019 by Matt Palmquist

Corporate social responsibility can be tricky, especially for multinationals. A new study lays out some guidance.

Related tags: corporate social responsibility, CSR, environmental policy, global issues, multinationals, recent research, sustainability
How fake news can taint a brand’s image

June 6, 2019 by Matt Palmquist

When a company’s ads run next to fabricated articles, its reputation suffers.

Related tags: advertising, brand, digital marketing, fake news, marketing, recent research, social media
The hidden perils of temp turnover

May 2, 2019 by Matt Palmquist

In the gig economy, more companies are employing temporary workers for greater flexibility. But that strategy comes at a cost.

Related tags: contractor, freelance, gig economy, human resources, recent research, turnover
The silver lining of an aging population

March 4, 2019 by Matt Palmquist

Economists often warn that an abundance of elders will be problematic for the economy. But new research shows that such a demographic shift could be a good thing.

Related tags: age wave, careers, demographics, economy, recent research, skills, social responsibility
How to Tell When It’s Quittin’ Time

January 31, 2019 by Matt Palmquist

To deter turnover, managers can watch for the behaviors that employees exhibit when they are considering leaving.

Related tags: human capital, human resources, management strategies, personnel, recent research, talent, turnover
The Jolly and Folly of Holiday Decor for Retailers

December 21, 2018 by Matt Palmquist

Christmas displays make shoppers more forgiving of employee mistakes but more judgmental of unfairness.

Related tags: behavioral science, consumers, customer experience, customer insights, customer service, recent research, retailing, retail trends
Try a New Hiring Framework to Attract Knowledge Stars

November 15, 2018 by Matt Palmquist

Traditional HR practices won’t suffice when firms seek to attract the sometimes quirky, and always necessary, idea people.

Related tags: hiring, human capital, human resources, personnel, recent research, skills, talent
What happens when the salary-secrecy taboo is broken?

October 25, 2018 by Matt Palmquist

Employees who know what their bosses earn work harder, but the opposite is true if their colleague’s paycheck is bigger.

Related tags: behavioral science, employee engagement, employee trends, human resources, leadership, motivation, recent research
Workplace perks: Wasteful indulgence or powerful profit driver?

August 20, 2018 by Matt Palmquist

A study of firms in 43 countries finds that treating employees well pays off.

Related tags: culture, employee engagement, employee trends, leadership, recent research
The Unfunny Side of Wisecracking Bosses

July 2, 2018 by Matt Palmquist

Although supervisors’ humor can boost workplace morale, too many jokes or the wrong sort can leave employees feeling disengaged and more apt to break the rules.

Related tags: behavioral science, business integrity, communication, dialogue, leadership, leadership development, recent research
Could Iceland Win the 2018 FIFA World Cup?

June 13, 2018 by Deborah Unger

The ability of a small country to field a world-class soccer team can teach businesses about the power of good management for team building.

Related tags: decision making, global teams, leadership, management ideas, management strategies, recent research, talent development
The balancing act of corporate social responsibility programs

May 31, 2018 by Matt Palmquist

Employees often take a pay cut to participate in CSR programs, but many do so to gain career skills.

Related tags: career development, employee engagement, global issues, motivation, personal development, recent research, skills, social responsibility
The Risks and Costs of Cyber-Attacks

May 9, 2018 by Matt Palmquist

High-profile companies that frequently use consumer data are targets, and negative effects linger for years.

Related tags: cyber-attacks, cybersecurity, global issues, internet, recent research, technology
Closing the Gap between What Consumers Want and What They Get

April 11, 2018 by Amy Emmert

People want more human touch in their shopping experiences, but in this increasingly digital, automated world, how can brands deliver?

Related tags: brand, consumer insights, consumer trends, customer service, digitization, marketing strategies, recent research
When Cookie Monster Goes on a Diet

March 9, 2018 by Matt Palmquist

Consumers’ bonds with brand characters are much like trusted friendships. And when that old pal gets a makeover, certain consumers will be resistant to the change.

Related tags: advertising, brand, consumers, marketing, recent research, social responsibility, trust
Can Workaholism Be Good for You?

January 18, 2018 by Matt Palmquist

For people who put in long hours but love their jobs, a sense of fulfillment seems to offset unhealthy stress.

Related tags: cost management, healthcare, leadership, organizational behavior, recent research, turnover, work-life balance
Want More Ethical Employees? Give ’Em a Nudge

October 26, 2017 by Matt Palmquist

A subtle suggestion from management can positively influence employee behavior, but a heavy-handed approach is likely to backfire.

Related tags: behavioral science, decision making, ethics, motivation, recent research
Does Online Crowdfunding Reward Actual Innovation?

September 27, 2017 by Matt Palmquist

Although crowdfunding has been hailed as a brilliant new tool for edgy entrepreneurs, Internet investors tend to back safer, less groundbreaking products.

Related tags: digital trends, innovation, investing, investors, recent research, technology
Looking for a Better IT Project Manager? Try the Hybrid Model

August 24, 2017 by Matt Palmquist

As business and technology strategies become more integrated, companies need an IT manager who can watch the bottom line and communicate, as well as do the hard coding.

Related tags: internet, project management, recent research, skills, strategic planning, technology

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Climate change risks and shareholder activism

Help old habits die easier

Taking a closer look at female board appointments

How subsidiaries can emerge as “centers of excellence”

Electronic word-of-mouth can make or break a product launch

Keep your CSR programs on track

How fake news can taint a brand’s image

The hidden perils of temp turnover

The silver lining of an aging population

How to Tell When It’s Quittin’ Time

The Jolly and Folly of Holiday Decor for Retailers

Try a New Hiring Framework to Attract Knowledge Stars

What happens when the salary-secrecy taboo is broken?

Workplace perks: Wasteful indulgence or powerful profit driver?

The Unfunny Side of Wisecracking Bosses

Could Iceland Win the 2018 FIFA World Cup?

The balancing act of corporate social responsibility programs

The Risks and Costs of Cyber-Attacks

Closing the Gap between What Consumers Want and What They Get

When Cookie Monster Goes on a Diet

Can Workaholism Be Good for You?

Want More Ethical Employees? Give ’Em a Nudge

Does Online Crowdfunding Reward Actual Innovation?

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