Idea posted: February 2013

Institutions: University of North Carolina Kenan-Flagler Business School   

It is no secret that Millennials (also known as Generation Y) are unlike previous generations; their careers have been affected by different factors to their predecessors, such as the recent…

Idea posted: January 2013

Institutions: Kellogg School of Management    Rady School of Management   

Prior research has shown us that self-control can lead to increased aggression. Building on that, we can now show that people often get irritated by their own self-control. Furthermore, it…

Idea posted: January 2013

Institutions: IESE Business School   

During the ‘80s and early ‘90s, the concept of careers was similar to a ‘race’, with each person in the race having the same time and energy to devote to…

Idea posted: January 2013

Institutions: Boston University Questrom School of Business   

How can companies help their employees reclaim lost dreams—in both professional and non-professional contexts? Those companies able to do so will go a long way towards addressing some of the…

Idea posted: January 2013

Institutions: Center for Creative Leadership (CCL®)   

Better prepared leaders are the ‘need of the hour’ across the world. But it is extremely challenging to deliver an effective global leadership strategy: one that’s equally effective in one…

Idea posted: January 2013

Institutions: University of California Berkeley Haas School of Business    Columbia Business School   

Does testosterone play a role in moral decision-making? A study of 117 graduate students at Columbia University looks to find the answer. They set out to see if individuals high…

Idea posted: January 2013

Institutions: Stanford Graduate School of Business   

There has been a large increase in employees working from home in recent years; in the US alone, over 10% of the workforce now report regular home-working. But there is…

Idea posted: January 2013

Institutions: HEC Lausanne    WHU–Otto Beisheim School of Management    University of St. Gallen   

Employee performance plays a vital role in the success of a service brand. In this Idea, faculty from HEC, WHU–Otto Beisheim School of Management and University of St. Gallen set…

Idea posted: January 2013

Institutions: University of St. Gallen   

Diversity management has become a key instrument for employers in recent years. University graduates around the world are no longer predominantly white males, and most companies now have a diversity…