Boardroom Diversity Faces Setback Amid Economic Uncertainty
Gender diversity has been proven to drive innovation and performance, even in an increasingly complex global landscape. So why are such priorities often the first to slip when times get tough?
What Does Good Leadership Look Like In 2025?
Good leadership can be learnt, says a new Bocconi University study. But what does it mean to be a good leader, particularly in the age of AI?
Why Robots Are Harming Workers’ Mental Health – And What Companies Can Do About it
Robots in the workplace damage employees' mental wellbeing, finds new research from Vienna University of Economics and Business (WU). Can anything be done?
The Best of BookShelf 2024
Throughout 2024 we've been profiling the authors behind the most compelling, academic works of the year, handing over the stage for them to tell us, in their own words, how their work can contribute towards creative positive change both for business and for wider society. But which books made our 2024 shortlist?
4 Fool Proof Ways To Ensure You’re On Santa’s Nice List This Christmas
Have you done enough in your professional life to earn your spot on Santa's nice list this year? As Christmas eve draws near, we explore the research into the benefits of being nice and share some advice to do better in 2025.
5 Leadership Lessons Donald Trump Took From Pro Wrestling
As Donald Trump prepares his return to the Oval Office in January 2025, he is bringing the leadership lessons of WWE pro wrestling with him.
Studying Economics Offers Not Just A Degree, But A Toolkit For Understanding And Shaping The World.
Economics provides a unique framework for understanding incentives, trade-offs, and decision-making-all critical skills for leadership.
BlueSky BookShelf Meets: Roland Erne
How much of an influence have labour movements played in the development of democracy and welfare states? We sit down with Roland Erne to discuss his latest book and it's implications for policymakers