Idea posted: February 2024
Institutions: BlackRock, Inc.
The poor numbers relating to gender diversity that is, the significant underrepresentation of women in positions of leadership in business are well known. Gender diversity is not just a question…
READ MORE PIN TO MY IDEAS Idea #875Idea posted: December 2023
Institutions: IESE Business School Fowler School of Business Universität Mannheim Graduate School of Business
A significantly increasing number of companies—from 3% in 2010 to more than 30% in 2021—are incorporating environmental, social, and governance (ESG) metrics, in their executive compensation plans. The number of…
READ MORE PIN TO MY IDEAS Idea #868Idea posted: October 2023
Institutions: University of Bath School of Management;Kellogg School of Management Northwestern University
Social movements in society lead to transformations in the companies and organizations within that society. The environmental movement led to environmentally friendly practices and processes, for example. Movements for the…
READ MORE PIN TO MY IDEAS Idea #864Idea posted: May 2023
Institutions: London School of Economics
In November 2020, the advocacy group Women in Banking and Finance launched a four-year research program, entitled Accelerating Change Together, to address gender and diversity issues in the financial and…
READ MORE PIN TO MY IDEAS Idea #852Idea posted: October 2022
Institutions: The Samuel Dubois Cook Center on Social Equity Duke University Fuqua School of Business Duke University
In 2008, a study led by Prof. Ashleigh Shelby Rosette of Duke showed that for Americans, Whiteness was one of the prototypical attributes of leaders. As a result, Whites, seen…
READ MORE PIN TO MY IDEAS Idea #830Idea posted: May 2022
Institutions: LMU Munich University of Konstanz
Prior research has revealed a ‘glass cliff’ phenomenon: Companies in crisis situations are more likely to appoint women top managers than companies that are not in trouble. These disproportionate crisis…
READ MORE PIN TO MY IDEAS Idea #820Idea posted: January 2022
Institutions: Catalyst
Empathy entails making the effort to understand others’ perspectives and emotions, and demonstrating that understanding through care and concern. In the workplace, leadership empathy is manifested through actions ranging from…
READ MORE PIN TO MY IDEAS Idea #811Idea posted: December 2021
Institutions: Joint Research Center-European Commission Goldsmiths, University of London Eurofound Dublin
Drawing from a unique database of information spanning 25 years and taking a unique approach to defining work, a team of European researchers offer a mix of expected and unexpected…
READ MORE PIN TO MY IDEAS Idea #807Idea posted: September 2021
Institutions: London School of Economics
Despite the overwhelming consensus in favour of improving career and leadership opportunities for women in business, diversity statistics continue to demonstrate that best intentions have not led to results. The…
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