Economy

When leaders visibly champion diversity and equality in the workplace, they send a clear message that such values are not only encouraged, but integral to their organization’s culture. Allyship can significantly improve workplace experiences for […]

International cocoa prices have experienced a historic price surge, rising by over 300% in the space of 12 months from £2,166 per ton of cocoa in April 2023 to £9,980 by April 2024. Prices have […]

For Asper School of Business professor Kiran Pedada, rigorous and thorough academic research is also personal, passionate, and a way to broaden perspectives. Together with colleagues, Pedada, Assistant Professor of Marketing and The Associates Fellow […]

Researchers from Texas Christian University, Brooks Running, and University of Washington have published a new study that examines why underrepresented consumers may feel skeptical towards product line extensions aimed at inclusivity and how companies can […]

Environmental, social and governance investing, also known as impact or socially responsible investing, has become a popular concept. It’s based on awareness of the impact that firms have on the environment and on human well-being. […]

Climate policy induces companies to innovate and strict rules around fuel efficiency and greenhouse gas emissions are effective. These are the outcomes of Rik Rozendaal’s Ph.D. research. “Ambitious climate policies can lead to more innovation […]

New research highlights how contractor hiring for cost reduction creates safety risks in mining, prompting calls for stronger regulatory oversight.This article was originally published here

When media company NZME proposed the closure of 14 community newspapers last week, the so-called “news desert” encroached a little further into the local information landscape.This article was originally published here

In recent years, employers across North America have introduced or boosted equity, diversity and inclusion (EDI) programs in hopes of creating a more diverse and inclusive workplace culture.This article was originally published here

Employees who work remotely full time by choice—not because an organization requires it—feel greater autonomy and less isolation, improving job satisfaction. But those benefits may fade as more colleagues also work from home, reducing the […]