Frontiers

Research shows that a company’s confessions to past wrongs enhances people’s perception of its corporate responsibility.

Before investing in products touting business insights from brain research, managers must understand how they fall short.

Companies must be prepared to respond strategically to state and federal policies that conflict with stakeholder values.

Developing products using materials from biological sources can yield more sustainable business models.

Goods made from reused materials are more appealing when customers are primed to spin a narrative about their history.

Multinationals should cultivate local ties in the countries where they operate to counterbalance government power.

Companies must develop the capacity to accurately assess the execution of purpose-driven strategies on ESG goals.

Craft a plan for the last 100 days before a CEO’s departure to ensure a smooth leadership transition.

New research points to the potential of professional development training for boosting teams’ collaboration skills.

Code reuse is common, but leaders must be aware of potential vulnerabilities to mitigate exposure to risk.

Deciding whether to pay up when cybercriminals hold data hostage may depend on choices made long before an attack.

Research finds that having supportive colleagues in the workplace is key to feeling less isolated when working from home.

Using differential privacy to safeguard personal information when sharing data still requires a high level of expertise.

The internet giants control vast stores of data — and that may limit innovation at other companies.

When we rely on machines to make decisions, we substitute data-driven calculations for human judgment.

Deconstructing jobs into tasks reframes the talent problem from one of supply to one of demand.

Articulating an emotionally engaging higher purpose for their companies helps leaders drive innovation.

Tools used for rapid prototyping can speed product development when used for idea generation.

Retailers should analyze customers’ preferences before deciding how to optimize their delivery networks.

In-store technology promises a better customer experience — and fuel for improved retail analytics.