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The ITU-WBA Greening Digital Companies report shows that tech sector carbon emissions continued to rise in recent years due to rapid advances in AI and data infrastructure. Despite this, the report highlights encouraging progress as more companies set emissions targets, source renewable energy, and align with science-based frameworks.
A study of nearly 20,000 employees found that workers care more about wage fairness than wage equality. When underpaid, they respond with a slight decrease in output, while being overpaid leads to a significant increase in productivity. This challenges companies' concerns about the impact of salary transparency on aggregate productivity.
A study by Waseda University finds that competing corporate coalitions within boards impact a firm's spending decisions once profitability targets are met. Firms with stronger state-endorsement coalitions allocate more resources to social causes, while those with shareholder-value coalitions prioritize dividend payments.
A new study finds that individuals generally prefer firms to take an apolitical stance on polarizing issues, rather than taking a partisan or silent approach. The research highlights the importance of firms staying neutral and avoiding perceived biases.
The collaboration aims to create new research projects and foster career development opportunities for scientists and students. The partnership will leverage clinical data from NUH and NUHS to drive breakthroughs in human health and sustainability.
Researchers found that quasi-insider shareholder activism is surprisingly common and effective, targeting smaller companies with significant stock ownership. Former CEOs and founders with large stakes can wield considerable influence, but their motivations often appear more personal than ideological.
A national survey reveals worsening crisis in the nursing profession, with experienced nurses sending distress signals. Key findings include a troubling paradox between hopeful students and distressed experienced workers, highlighting the need for bold action to stabilize the profession.
A new study from the University of Surrey reveals that deregulated banks have led to a significant shift in corporate earnings management strategies, with companies opting for riskier real earnings management (REM) over accrual-based earnings management (AEM). This shift poses long-term risks to sustainability and innovation.
A new study reveals that China's sell-by-plan mandate, aimed at preventing insider trading, has failed to stop executives from profiting from private information. Executives have found a way to plan their sales far in advance, allowing them to cash out before bad news breaks, undermining market fairness and eroding investor trust.
A recent study by International Studies of Economics found that climate policy uncertainty causes stocks to plummet globally, as investors fear damage to economic activity and carbon costs. The study also revealed that rising oil prices have a negative impact on stock returns, except in the Gulf Cooperation Council region and Kuwait.
A new study by Virginia Tech researchers Jin Xu and Pengfei Ye finds that value-based stock grants can weaken executive motivation and limit corporate growth. The study analyzed thousands of U.S. firms from 2006-22, revealing that companies tying CEO compensation to a fixed dollar amount can unintentionally discourage executives from m...
A USF-led study found that when some members in a cohort engage in job-seeking behaviors, newcomers are more likely to do the same and ultimately leave the organization. The effect is mitigated if the newcomer has a strong preference for the organization's geographic location.
Kathleen Thelen examines the growth of supersized retailing in the US, tracing its roots back to the late 19th century. She argues that policy and politics played a crucial role in shaping the industry's dominance.
A study from the University of Vaasa examines the effects of insufficient sleep on work performance and presents practical methods for identifying and managing its impacts. Employees who suffer from fatigue should enhance their coping skills by scheduling tasks based on difficulty and slowing down their work pace.
A new machine learning-based method analyzes corporate reporting for responsibility and innovation, providing insights into company actions. Essi Nousiainen's research also explores blockchain-related trends in corporate reports.
A new study from the University of Surrey found that up to 90% of blockchain technology initiatives within startup businesses will inevitably fail. The research highlights the crucial role of strong leadership in managing blockchain projects, which can transform nascent ideas into thriving businesses.
A new UNLV study reveals that CEOs' use of language and format in communicating future plans can shape investor judgments. Written messages are more effective in conveying likelihood, whereas video or audio diminishes the impact.
Khaled Abed Alghani's research reveals five key processes in managing industry platforms: creation, integration, orchestration, navigation, and evolution. Platform-based business models struggle in B2B industries due to complex relationships between businesses.
The Giants Foundation partnered with the American Heart Association to provide CPR training and kits to 12 local schools. This initiative aims to support the chain of survival and improve cardiac emergency outcomes in the community. The schools received hands-only CPR manikins, AEDs, and curriculum to train additional students and staff.
The UK government has launched revised statutory guidance for businesses on responding to modern slavery, following research by Professor Andrew Crane. The new guidance aims to improve companies' responses by focusing on both legal reporting obligations and actual performance improvements in managing modern slavery risks.
The national healthcare initiative has been extended for five years to provide world-class healthcare services to every Guyanese citizen. The partnership will establish a national cancer center, modernize national health facilities, and implement an advanced digital health system.
A new study reveals that Automated Lead Nurturing improves engagement and enhances salesperson–lead interactions, but its impact on sales conversions varies significantly across industries and customer segments. ALN is most beneficial for new leads, short sales cycles, and lower-value deals.
A UC3M study found that family businesses exhibit greater environmental responsibility than non-family businesses. The research also revealed that companies with family involvement perform better financially when implementing sustainable practices.
The study identifies two chains of influence - company-centric and owner-centric - highlighting varying power dynamics between asset owners and companies worldwide. By understanding these differences, asset owners can foster stronger ESG shareholder interaction with local companies across different global contexts.
Research by University of Toronto's Rotman School of Management found that adoption of international auditing standards leads to better financial reporting. Countries with stronger enforcement and more full integration of ISA into domestic practices show the most positive impact on audit quality.
A new study from the University of Surrey highlights the emotional and psychological benefits of hosting large-scale business events on community wellbeing. These conferences can elevate local identity and community spirit, fostering social ties and engagement among residents.
A study by Tepper School researchers found that tax cuts did not lead to increased investments in capital expenditures, employment, research and development, or mergers and acquisitions. Instead, companies used the repatriated funds primarily for shareholder payouts and cash retention, challenging existing financial theories.
A new research paper finds that debate training can promote leadership emergence and advancement by fostering individuals' assertiveness, a key valued leadership characteristic. The study also highlights the benefits of refined communication skills in today's attention economy.
A new study from the University of Surrey found that traditional methods for evaluating cost savings from diversification are fundamentally flawed. The research proposes a more accurate way of assessing production costs, highlighting the importance of considering supply chain management, resource allocation, and production bottlenecks.
ESMT Berlin is providing full and partial scholarships for three premier programs, including Bringing Technology to Market, General Management Seminar, and Executive Transition Program. The initiative aims to strengthen diversity in business leadership by supporting professionals from various backgrounds.
A new study from the University of Texas at Austin finds that AI can create high-quality business plans and even critique existing strategies. The research suggests that AI can enhance the speed, quality, and scale of strategic decision-making, potentially giving companies a competitive edge and enhancing performance.
The book, RE-HUMANIZE, offers actionable frameworks to help business leaders navigate the evolving landscape of digital work. It emphasizes the importance of preserving humanity in organizations, highlighting strategies for a digital division of labor that respects human dignity.
Researchers from University of Vaasa and Kent Business School explore how innovation can drive economic change and solve global problems. The book offers fresh perspectives on innovation policy, its current status, and future directions.
A study from Waseda University found that Japan's Stewardship Code amendment encouraged institutional investors to disclose their voting records, leading to increased shareholder dissent in director elections. Domestic investors were more likely to react than foreign investors, with dissent strongest against underperforming directors.
The study found that comprehensive standardization reform can facilitate an increase in corporate labor employment by reducing transaction costs and enhancing operational efficiency. The reforms are likely to have a profound impact on firms with non-state ownership, competitive industries, and significant gender disparities.
Rutgers researchers find that teams with high rates of envy often ostracize their best performers, leading them to intentional underperformance. To combat this, employers should encourage proactive behaviors and evaluate performance based on required outputs.
Research by West Virginia University expert Kylie Vo found that consumers who believe in karma are more likely to forgive companies that behave immorally and less likely to boycott them. In contrast, non-moral transgressions like defective products or misleading claims can severely damage consumer-brand relationships and brand value.
A new report by University of Bath's Tobacco Control Research Group reveals a $93 million discrepancy in revenue reported by BAT Kenya, with no plausible explanation provided. The analysis suggests tax avoidance or evasion, raising urgent questions about the corporation's financial practices.
A study by University of Texas at Austin professor Lisa De Simone found that internal disclosure laws lead to more jobs and save taxpayers. External disclosure laws have little to no impact on job creation. The research analyzed data from 27 states and 48,243 subsidies.
The event will address questions on artificial intelligence's power to reshape finance, including personalized banking and risk assessment. Top fintech experts from the Federal Reserve Bank of Dallas and Coinbase Institute will participate in a panel discussion.
A new Journal of Marketing study reveals that 'buy now, pay later' installment payments can significantly increase customer spending. The research found that by spreading payments into interest-free installments, retailers can boost both the number and average amount spent on purchases.
The University of Texas at Arlington hosts weekly 1 Million Cups meetings, bringing together students, faculty, and local entrepreneurs to share ideas, network, and support startups. The program is part of the global 1MC network, which aims to facilitate community engagement and innovation.
Researchers at Penn State developed a strategic framework to optimize CSR activities, finding that directly related initiatives create both social and business value. The four-component framework focuses on shared value, enlightened stakeholder theory, resource-based theory, and CSR-fit perspective.
A study by the University of Surrey and Bank of France reveals that large exporters are a major contributor to global trade fluctuations. The researchers found that these firms are more sensitive to economic shocks and can cause catastrophic declines in exports during crises.
A new study by researchers Valentina A. Assenova and Raphael Amit from The Wharton School reveals that cultural tightness-looseness significantly influences entrepreneurial activity worldwide. Cultural looseness explains 56% of the variation in new firm formation rates across nations.
The 2025 Annual College Hiring Outlook Report highlights the importance of fostering a learning environment that cultivates integrity, resilience, and adaptability. Employers value candidates with technical skills and self-management abilities, as well as those with digital literacy skills capable of navigating complex environments.
A new book by Anita Say Chan connects the eugenics movement to Big Tech's predatory data collection methods, targeting minoritized populations for profit. The book shares lessons from global justice-based data initiatives and earlier feminist and minority movements who resisted eugenic models.
A new study reveals that job satisfaction follows a U-shaped curve among managerial and professional workers during their 40s and 50s. This challenges societal perceptions of midlife and highlights the need for workplace support for skilled workers.
Researchers developed an AI-based method to analyze CEO depression from vocal acoustic features in conference calls. The study found that CEOs with higher levels of depression tend to receive larger compensation packages and are more responsive to negative feedback.
Researchers from Southern Methodist University and University of Michigan found A-B testing limitations that affect user response to ads, leading to misinterpreted data. The study highlights the importance of recognizing these limitations to make informed marketing decisions.
A recent study published in Strategic Management Journal reveals that employees' external affiliations with rival organizations can significantly disrupt internal teamwork. Researchers found that dual-affiliated employees were less likely to collaborate effectively when working for their shared employer.
A new study highlights the risk of patient organizations losing independence due to funding from pharmaceutical companies. Researchers propose establishing a single database to track payments made to patient groups, doctors, and hospitals to improve transparency.
Researchers analyzed 1,033 online shoppers from South Korea and Japan to find that companies' social contributions enhance the positive effect of online purchasability. CSR initiatives also helped Japanese consumers overcome hesitation, suggesting a cultural influence on consumer behavior. The study's findings suggest CSR can boost con...
The NBS Global Leaders programme offers a semester-long exchange at UC Berkeley, $10,000 final-year project funding, and internship opportunities locally and globally. Students will also receive structured mentorship, industry workshops, and coaching to develop leadership skills.
D-Glue, an eco-friendly adhesive designed to break apart at lower temperatures, will partner with Plug and Play Japan's Deeptech Program. The debondable glue aims to reduce landfill waste and energy consumption, with the potential to expand production on a mass scale.
Research from University of Texas at Austin finds that having Democratic lawmakers as shareholders can deter activist investors who target companies for cost cuts and environmental, social, and governance (ESG) programs. The study found no effect from Republican politicians as shareholders.
BGI Genomics strengthens ties with Saudi Arabian partners to advance public health development through genomics technology. The company aims to apply its expertise in precision medicine to support Saudi Arabia's Vision 2030 goals.
A new study from the University of Surrey found that multinational enterprises (MNEs) are actively contributing to environmental problems despite claiming to address them. The research team argues that there is an urgent need for MNEs to reassess their innovation strategies to align with the UN Sustainable Development Goals.
CEOs innovate based on stock recommendations and analyst feedback, which can foster explorative activities like R&D. However, many sacrifice long-term sustainability for immediate returns, incentivized by their compensation packages.
The study found that integrating AI into sales teams requires sales managers to combine traditional interpersonal communication competence with new AI-related skills. Effective communication involves motivation, knowledge, empathy, and adaptability, as well as crafting effective prompts to AI and maintaining a polite tone.