Harvard Business Review

APRIL 12, 2024

A global analysis of previous research over the last three decades shows that women entrepreneurs face a higher rate of business loan denials and increased interest rates in loan decisions made by commercial bankers.

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Peter Winick

APRIL 3, 2023

Ask the right questions in the right way to ensure your research is accurate. An interview with Mike Ilecki about what goes into conducting research surveys that can serve as the foundation for thought leadership. You’re doing research for your thought leadership? Because of this it is best to start with the end in mind.

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Inclusion Engineering Marketing Diversity 130

Walk Me

MAY 4, 2023

Why we all need Change Management Research Some people out there already know everything they want to know about change management. Change management research is extremely useful. No matter your career stage, research gives you a broader perspective on the complex topic of organizational development. For the rest of us?

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Change Management Manager Organizational Change Employee Engagement 92

Harvard Business Review

MARCH 25, 2024

Empirical research and field observations have already begun to reveal the value of GenAI capabilities and their potential for job crafting.

Manager 110

Manager 110

Harvard Business Review

MAY 3, 2024

But our research on workplace incivility and mistreatment shows that it can also shape when — and if — employees recognize and respond to subtle forms of discrimination against women at work.

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Manager 100

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 22, 2023

Researchers conducted a series of studies to understand when curiosity may lead to different reactions in the workplace. They found that curious employees were often seen by their leaders as insubordinate and, in turn, less likable. However, curious employees who were politically skilled were not seen this way.

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Manager 117

Walk Me

MAY 4, 2023

Why we all need Change Management Research Some people out there already know everything they want to know about change management. Change management research is extremely useful. No matter your career stage, research gives you a broader perspective on the complex topic of organizational development. For the rest of us?

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Change Management Manager Organizational Change Employee Engagement 84

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 13, 2023

But a new research study indicates that there’s a lot of upside for developing a pet-friendly workplace, including increased employee well-being and collaboration, as well as playing a key role in recruitment and retention.

Benefits 106

Benefits Recruitment Retention Compensation 106

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 8, 2023

A research study set out to answer this question and found that, indeed, when people are put in a position to be creative, they tend to view others more fondly because they recollect each person’s unique contributions to the process. We know that creativity can lead to better products or services.

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Niagara Institute

JANUARY 23, 2024

In this article, we took a deep dive into the research on self-awareness in leadership, looking at what it is, what makes it up, why it’s important, and the need to improve it. Self-awareness is not only a tremendous personal trait, but it is also highly beneficial to leaders and the companies they work for.

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Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 21, 2023

Some consumer experiences are best when they’re solo — but new research shows that people will forgo a high-quality experience in order to share it with a partner or loved one. As a result, they may have a worse time, which can lead to unsatisfied consumers, lower sales, and neglected business opportunities.

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Sales Sales Marketing 106

Harvard Business Review

DECEMBER 19, 2023

Research on job postings found that remote work is far more common for higher paid roles, for roles that require more experience, for full-time work, and for roles that require more education. There is a large and growing divide in terms of who gets to work from home.

Education 110

Education Manager Compensation Benefits 110

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 27, 2023

Recent research reveals a troubling trend: apex firms in Business Groups often promote sustainability without substantial action. Analyzing data from 515 companies in 35 countries, the authors found that apex firms, especially those sharing a brand with affiliates, engaged less in sustainability initiatives than their lower-tier counterparts.

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Implementation Marketing 100

Harvard Business Review

APRIL 22, 2024

To understand why, a team of researchers conducted a randomized controlled trial with 2,400 Novartis employees who worked in the UK, Ireland, India, and Malaysia. Novartis has trained more than 1,000 employees as Mental Health First Aiders to offer peer-to-peer support for their colleagues.

Benefits 93

Benefits Human Resources Compensation Manager 93

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 28, 2023

The author shares findings from original research based on transaction and delivery data from an e-commerce retailer in a Latin American megacity and a delivery company in Singapore. Failed deliveries cost companies billions of dollars each year, while impacting customer satisfaction and damaging retailers’ reputations.

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Accounts Operations Manager 88

Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 5, 2023

This is the question the authors explored in their research. If you want to make a good impression and gauge what a colleague actually thinks of you, should you meet in-person or over videoconference? The answer largely depends on whether you’re feeling anxious about the social interaction.

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Manager 105

Forbes Leadership

OCTOBER 29, 2022

But conferences around the world are bringing teachers and education researchers together. What teachers learn during their training often conflicts with what scientists have discovered about how learning works.

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Education 112

Harvard Business Review

SEPTEMBER 29, 2023

But that’s not the only reason they struggle during downturns, according to new research — they also have a tougher time hiring. Startups typically have a tougher time raising money during recessions. That’s because job seekers prefer safer options and so are more likely to apply for jobs at incumbent firms.

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Forbes Leadership

DECEMBER 14, 2022

Semantic research could answer to the shortcomings of using generative model in the workplace alone by ensuring that answers are based on research and not inference.

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Forbes Leadership

FEBRUARY 23, 2023

As a result of COVID-19, women’s research productivity, patent and grant applications from women, and publications from women declined. The time women lost has real implications for their future careers, for the future of cancer research and for cancer patients.

Education 91

Education 91

Harvard Business Review

APRIL 10, 2024

A survey of more than 130 HBR readers asked how they use rituals to start their days, psych themselves up for stressful challenges, and transition when the workday is done.

Benefits 98

Benefits Manager 98

Harvard Business Review

NOVEMBER 16, 2023

New research cautions against such shift in attention. After a company petitions for bankruptcy, its attention often shifts toward debt providers (e.g., banks) and away from suppliers — unsecured creditors who are not viewed as a primary provider of corporate debt.

Banking 72

Banking Operations Manager 72

Forbes Leadership

AUGUST 31, 2022

Nora Burns tells us what she learned about the way employees are treated from her research project involving undercover job interviews and employment. Read her insights on the changes that must be made in the workplace.

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Forbes Leadership

NOVEMBER 29, 2022

Researchers in a new study have found that reparation payments of $828,055 per household would eliminate the wealth gap, thus increasing the life span of Black adults. This article explores the need for reparations and highlights how reparation payments would positively impact Black Americans.

Diversity 145

Diversity Inclusion 145

Harvard Business Review

JULY 27, 2023

Recent research suggests that this may come with a potential financial drawback for workers, as it can inhibit them from negotiating for higher pay. In reality, research has shown that extrinsic and intrinsic motivations operate jointly to predict high performance.

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Benefits Operations Manager Human Resources 76

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 10, 2023

The authors conducted original research to collect stories from caregiver employees and found that they bring unique skillsets that positively impact culture, retention, and ultimately the bottom line. Given these shortcomings and the fact that 73% of U.S.

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Retention Benefits Diversity Inclusion 69

Association Now Workplace

JULY 27, 2022

It’s been more than two years since the pandemic shifted the way we work, and researchers are now offering deeper insights about what’s changed. Researchers have been studying new workplace modalities and have released a variety of findings that can guide associations still fleshing out remote and hybrid work policies.

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Diversity Inclusion Compensation Operations 112

Harvard Business Review

AUGUST 23, 2023

In this article, the authors outline the findings of their research on chronic illness disclosure and offer a series of questions to ask yourself if you’re discerning whether to disclose or not. Living with a chronic illness (e.g., diabetes, cancer, depression etc.) is a growing reality many leaders face.

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Manager 68

AOM

JANUARY 3, 2023

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Manager 357

Harvard Business Review

JULY 21, 2023

Research on “micro-nature” — the incorporation of small, affordable natural elements into workplaces — demonstrates its positive impact on employee performance and well-being. Studies show exposure to nature at work boosted productivity, helpfulness, and creativity, with no evidence of negative effects.

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Harvard Business Review

OCTOBER 16, 2023

According to Gallup research, workers around the world who are working in hybrid or remote roles say they experience more stress and anger than their colleagues who work onsite full-time. At the same time, these remote and hybrid employees say they’re consistently more engaged than full-time onsite workers.

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Human Resources Manager 98

Harvard Business Review

JULY 18, 2023

Research conducted by nonprofit organization JUST Capital highlights the importance of public opinion in determining corporate behaviors. The study reveals that when evaluating American firms, the public places a significant emphasis on the treatment of workers.

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Nonprofit Government Manager Diversity 75

Forbes Leadership

APRIL 13, 2023

Apprenticeships can often have an unfair reputation among both employers and parents, but new Harvard research suggests they deserve better.

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Education 98

Forbes Leadership

MAY 25, 2023

New research highlights how much more innovative they are than native US citizens. Immigrants have long been seen as highly innovative.

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Forbes Leadership

APRIL 9, 2023

Research active faculty can provide them with cutting edge insights and empirically robust frameworks that will give them a competitive advantage. Management professors publish hardly readable pieces. Yet, why should MBA applicants and students care?

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Manager Education 103

Forbes Leadership

APRIL 18, 2023

New research concludes young people brought to America as children do not harm the job prospects of U.S.-born born workers.

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Forbes Leadership

MARCH 14, 2023

By analyzing the language used in millions of Glassdoor reviews, researchers found that women were much more likely to negatively mention toxic culture in relation to work.

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