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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?
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.
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.
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.
In a world where project management increasingly involves juggling complex schedules and tight resource constraints, finding more efficient solutions is critical. New research looks at the potential of quantum annealing, a quantum computing approach, to optimize scheduling challenges for complex project management. In this video, one of the authors, Luis PEREZ ARMAS explores how this … Quantum annealing: a game-changer for complex project management?
In a professional context where several generations – baby-boomers, generation X, Y and Z – work side by side, “intergenerational management” is both a challenge and a tremendous opportunity for companies. While each generation brings its own vision and skills, stereotypes have also emerged that can hamper collaboration. In their new book (published in French), Élodie GENTINA (IÉSEG) and *Jérémy LAMRI explore how HR managers and leaders can go beyond clichés. In this interview, the authors shed light on the specific characteristics of each generation and managerial approaches that can help overcome biases, also drawing on the testimonies of human resources experts and business leaders.
A new study highlights that increased representation of female directors in the boardroom – following gender reforms that have taken place in many countries– has led to a significant fall in carbon emissions related to companies’ activities.
Is this the result of the waning inflationary crisis? The fact remains that more and more consumers are paying attention to prices. This does not mean that they necessarily want the cheapest product. A great deal of research shows that the link between demand and price is more complex than the basic law of supply … Consumers are becoming increasingly price-sensitive: how can companies manage this?
As income inequality within many countries rises, discussions about redistribution policies become increasingly prominent. A new study* by researchers from IÉSEG/CNRS, the University of Zurich and University of Copenhagen highlights that support for such policies is influenced not only by personal financial circumstances but also by how individuals feel about inequality itself. Aversion to inequality … Research in brief: How our attitudes towards inequality drive support for redistribution