Human capital is the key to a successful ESG strategy
By: EBR | Thursday, September 2, 2021
The geopolitical challenges amplified by the COVID-19 pandemic have made environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues even higher priorities for policymakers, boards and executives
When Scandal Hits, It Pays to Resemble the Villain
By: EBR | Wednesday, September 1, 2021
When a firm is accused of misconduct, it doesn’t suffer the consequences alone
How the “Butterfly Effect” Can Harm Firm Performance
By: EBR | Tuesday, August 31, 2021
Strategic human capital is a firm’s most valuable resource. Established research leans towards the theory that strategic human capital (employees with valuable, non-substitutable knowledge, skills and abilities) can provide firms with a sustainable competitive advantage
Sustainability is the CFO’s new best friend. Here’s why
By: EBR | Monday, August 30, 2021
A good chief finance officer has always focused on what affects the bottom line. But where just a few years ago this would never have included sustainability, today it is a must
5 themes shaping the future of work
By: EBR | Wednesday, August 25, 2021
When it comes to the world of work, COVID-19 has taught us an important lesson: that preparedness is everything
Research Hacks to Help You Negotiate Anything
By: EBR | Tuesday, August 24, 2021
Negotiators are often told they should eschew competitive negotiations, where parties fight for what’s on the table
Strategising for Success in Winner-Take-All Industries
By: EBR | Monday, August 23, 2021
Surprisingly, a process borne out of the ancient printing method of lithography is necessary for you to use your smartphone, tablet or computer. To put information on tiny semiconductor chips, guidance via light is required
Now is the time for companies to act on sustainability reporting
By: EBR | Thursday, August 5, 2021
As governments and business leaders increasingly made bold net-zero commitments over the past year, one of the most important questions has been how best to gather information to measure progress against these commitments
How the Afterglow of Victory Boosts Future Performance
By: EBR | Monday, August 2, 2021
Imagine you are about to undergo an operation meant to remove a cancerous tumour. It is a complicated surgery that requires two surgeons working as a pair
This is what young employees need to feel fulfilled at work
By: EBR | Friday, July 30, 2021
Some of today’s young workers, those ages 21-34, place more value on having respectful communication in the workplace over trendy work perks, a study finds
How to achieve supplier diversity: 4 experts explain
By: EBR | Wednesday, July 28, 2021
In a world where the COVID-19 pandemic has contributed to an increase in the global gender gap by a generation and where we see growing socio-economic inequality, encouraging signs for social reform and equality are emerging in supplier diversity
Natural climate solutions can help businesses meet climate goals. Here’s how
By: EBR | Wednesday, July 28, 2021
We are facing an unprecedented crisis: the destruction of nature and the rampant effects of climate change
As offices re-open, how can you avoid distractions while working?
By: EBR | Tuesday, July 27, 2021
With some offices set to reopen as restrictions ease, more of us may soon be working from somewhere other than the kitchen table
How Executives Should – and Shouldn’t – Engage With Customers
By: EBR | Monday, July 26, 2021
In 2011, we started talking with top B2B executives about their engagement with their firm’s major customers in the aftermath of the financial crisis
This is how COVID-19 hit women’s employment
By: EBR | Monday, July 26, 2021
Women have been hit harder than men by job losses around the world due to the COVID-19 pandemic, and only men’s employment is likely to recover this year to 2019 levels
Home or office? Survey shows opinions about work after COVID-19
By: EBR | Friday, July 23, 2021
There have been many predictions that the COVID-19 pandemic would permanently change the world of work
Developing Quality Conversations About Diversity, Equity and Inclusion
By: EBR | Monday, July 19, 2021
For decades, it has been commonplace for diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI) advocates to feel their voices were unheard and strategies not acted upon by their organisations’ senior leadership
The rise of electric vehicles could deliver green jobs – but we need a plan
By: EBR | Monday, July 19, 2021
As electromobility grows, it’s triggering enormous change to the automotive sector
The role of the cyber leader in building secure and resilient digital ecosystems
By: EBR | Monday, July 19, 2021
Cyber risks are on the rise – and companies and organisations around the world need to be prepared
How to create an inclusive hybrid working environment
By: EBR | Thursday, July 15, 2021
There are competing theories about how hybrid and remote work will impact workforce diversity
By: N. Peter Kramer
