Generational diversity: a reality and an opportunity for businesses
An article by Mamta Bhatt and Jacob Vakkayil.
Andrew MILLER
Bridging generations: preventing and resolving intergenerational workplace conflicts
An article by Calliope SUDBOROUGH (IÉSEG) and *Angela HERBERHOLZ
Navigating the legal environment of AI (part 2)
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to impact different business sectors and industries, companies are facing a complex landscape of legal challenges. In the second part of this interview with experts Maximiliano MARZETTI and Clare SHIN from IÉSEG we delve into the challenges related to intellectual property, how companies can protect their business, and their legal responsibilities regarding … Navigating the legal environment of AI (part 2)
Navigating the legal environment of AI (part 1)
As artificial intelligence (AI) continues to impact different business sectors and industries, companies are facing a complex landscape of legal challenges. The rapid adoption of this technology offers opportunities, but it also presents both legal and ethical risks that businesses cannot afford to overlook. In the first part of this interview with Maximiliano MARZETTI and … Navigating the legal environment of AI (part 1)
Sustainable consumption: too expensive for the poor, not enough for the wealthy
In the realm of responsible consumption, price sends a more nuanced signal than it appears. Consumption is not only about utility but also about belonging or standing apart. Economic resources shape what we buy and consume, but price plays a paradoxical role in the realm of sustainable consumption. It can serve as both a barrier … Sustainable consumption: too expensive for the poor, not enough for the wealthy
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As a valued reader, your opinion matters to us. We invite you to take a few minutes to complete a brief online questionnaire (approx. 5 mins). Your feedback will guide us in creating the content and features that best serve you and the IESEG community. It will help us to ensure that our content continues … Questionnaire: Help us shape the future of the Insights website and newsletter
Petro-states and climate negotiations: what makes a good COP Presidency?
The last three editions of the Climate Negotations (COPs) have all been chaired by oil-producing states. So, why does the UN framework allow fossil-fuel producers to play such an important role year after year? In this video, Professor Hayley WALKER (IÉSEG) explains how COP Presidencies are selected, and provides some insights on what makes a … Petro-states and climate negotiations: what makes a good COP Presidency?
Innovation: why do many companies underuse customer insights?
According to new research from academics at IÉSEG, Erasmus University Rotterdam, EMLyon and Ghent University, many companies are struggling to effectively apply the insights they gain from customers to improve innovation. The team interviewed 12 market research executives and surveyed over 300 managers (working in marketing, innovation or customer experience roles) to shed light on the customer insights process, why firms find the use of customer insights challenging, and how they can become more customer centric.
Digital transformation: how sales managers can be champions of change
In today’s rapidly evolving business landscape, digital transformation is no longer just a competitive advantage—it’s a necessity. However, while many companies have invested heavily in technology to transform their sales activities, ensuring successful adoption at the salesforce level can nevertheless be a challenge. Sales managers play a pivotal role in bridging the gap between strategic initiatives from top management and the daily operations of sales teams.
Talent management: should companies harness the “genius effect”?
Between 1 and 10 per cent of an organization’s workforce is typically selected or identified as ‘talents’’. These high-potential employees often gain access to superior opportunities for training, mentoring, networking, and upward mobility, as they are expected to create high returns on investment. In recent years, however, there have increasingly been calls for more inclusive and transparent talent policies which better reflect the diversity of skills and talents within an organization.