- The role of corporations in society shifted permanently in 2020.
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August 19, 2020 by Theodore KinniEconomist Pavlina R. Tcherneva demolishes the idea that there is an optimal rate of unemployment and makes a timely case for a national job guarantee.A new measure of success for sporting superstars: Social impact
August 18, 2020 by Ben LyttletonEmbracing a sense of purpose, speaking up, and forcing change off the field are now the goals for players and their organizations.Related tags: activism, coronavirus, COVID-19, social responsibility, sustainability, talent, valuesPride and the pandemic
April 23, 2020 by Theodore KinniWill your company’s response to the COVID-19 pandemic create institutional pride or destroy it?Related tags: coronavirus, COVID-19, economic crisis, health crisis, leadership, pride, social responsibilityA sustainable approach to the beauty business
October 16, 2019 by Richard LapperJoão Paulo Ferreira, CEO of Natura, Brazil’s largest cosmetics company, uses the secrets of the Amazon to fuel an ambitious, environmentally responsible expansion agenda.Making Indian businesses sustainable
September 11, 2019 by Deepa KrishnanCompanies will accelerate their commitment to long-term social and environmental well-being only if India builds an ecosystem of sustainability drivers.Rolling toward responsible capitalism
May 17, 2019 by Jeffrey RothfederJean-Dominique Senard, the departing CEO of Michelin and incoming chair of Renault and of the Renault–Nissan–Mitsubishi alliance, argues that the prevailing concept of corporate purpose needs an update.The silver lining of an aging population
March 4, 2019 by Matt PalmquistEconomists 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 responsibilityThe short life of enlightened leadership (and how to extend it)
February 11, 2019 by James O'TooleMost companies that try to do well by doing good can’t make it last. Their leaders need to think more carefully about their philosophy and governance.Facing up to a four-generation society
February 1, 2019 by Dominic Endicott and John SvioklaA practical discussion of how we might turn a massive social liability into a common good.Related tags: age wave, careers, demographics, financial planning, social responsibility, transportation, urbanizationChanges to the Fortune at the Bottom of the Pyramid
January 23, 2019The gap between the world’s poorest consumers and others is diminishing. For more insight, read “The New Fortune at the Bottom of the Pyramid.”Financial services and social values can mix
January 16, 2019 by Salvador Nacenta and Justo AlcocerFor Antonio Huertas Mejías, chief executive officer of the MAPFRE insurance company, economic growth aligns with making a sustainable contribution to the wider community.The new fortune at the bottom of the pyramid
January 2, 2019 by Deepa PrahaladProfound changes are closing the gap between the world’s poorest consumers and others, offering an unprecedented opportunity for businesses to create — and share in — prosperity. For more insight, see “Changes to the Fortune at the Bottom of the Pyramid.”No Person Left Behind
September 27, 2018 by Art KleinerWhat can be done when business and society marginalize those with cognitive decline?Related tags: business integrity, diversity, human capital, inclusion, inequality, jobs, social responsibilityHow to Make Property Work Better for Society
June 26, 2018 by Mark GimeinIn their new book, Eric A. Posner and E. Glen Weyl argue that rethinking the ownership of assets can lead to greater economic efficiency and equality. See also “Summer Reading: 8 Business Books – in Pictures”Related tags: academics, authors, book reviews, business literature, economy, ethics, social responsibility, stakeholdersThe balancing act of corporate social responsibility programs
May 31, 2018 by Matt PalmquistEmployees often take a pay cut to participate in CSR programs, but many do so to gain career skills.Optimism and trust on the CEO’s mind
May 2, 2018 by Art KleinerIn PwC’s annual survey of chief executives around the world, respondents voiced confidence about economic growth and greater interest in corporate responsibility.When Cookie Monster Goes on a Diet
March 9, 2018 by Matt PalmquistConsumers’ 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, trustUnfit for Public Purpose: The Problem with Institutions Today
February 6, 2018 by Art KleinerA conversation with Ian Bremmer about what it will take for political and economic institutions to regain their credibility. Spoiler: It involves finding new models for solving global-scale problems.Related tags: china, fake news, global economy, global issues, governance, Internet governance, net neutrality, social responsibilityWhen should a CEO tweet about a controversy?
January 4, 2018 by Eric J. McNultyKnowing when and when not to comment officially on a public issue.Never Let a Disaster Recovery Go to Waste
September 20, 2017 by Eric J. McNultyRebuilding after a weather event is often harder than the initial response, and business has a big role to play.Related tags: corporate leaders, environmental policy, leadership, risk, safety, social responsibility, terrorismWhat the Body Tells Us about Leadership
August 7, 2017 by Art KleinerIn this Thought Leader interview, social presencing theater innovators Otto Scharmer and Arawana Hayashi describe how to develop your management skills through physical awareness.Why Artificial Intelligence Needs Some Emotional Intelligence
March 9, 2017 by Daniel GrossRobots are becoming chefs, and software is our new chauffeur, but their capacity for empathy leaves something to be desired.Related tags: automation, cybersecurity, digitization, innovation, new technologies, social responsibility, technologyThe Forgiveness Mandate
November 4, 2016 by Art KleinerThe 2016 presidential election has shown that no secret is safe; we’d better learn to distinguish acceptable transgressions from non-acceptable ones.Related tags: ethics, integrity, leadership, organizational behavior, politics, psychology, social responsibilityThree Lessons from 9/11, 15 Years On
September 9, 2016 by Eric J. McNultyThe attacks have changed business thinking and practice around disaster preparedness.Related tags: cybersecurity, ethics, integrity, leadership, risk, safety, social responsibility, strategic planning, terrorism, values
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