


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?

Should You Delete Instagram To Protect Your Mental Health? Experts Say No…
Whilst mindless doom-scrolling and the constant bombardment of insta-perfect lives can impact mental wellbeing, new research reveals that using social media to connect with friends and family can boost psychological well-being

Why Creatives Make The Best Leaders
What should leaders do when the old methods for getting ahead of the competition no longer work? Get creative, and work together...

Embracing The Soft Life: The Next Big Workplace Trend
Is it another TikTok fad? Or is "Soft Life" a new way for the next generation to find meaning in their work? For Gen-Z and younger Millennial workers whilst the appetite to succeed professionally still exists, the benefits of doing so aren't as clear...

Have You Secured Financial Wellness? Research Round-up
The fourth day of 2024 marked Fat Cat Thursday, when median FTSE 100 CEO pay exceeded the average worker's salary for the year. The gulf between those with and those without enough money to make ends meet is widening. By better understanding where the problems with finance lie, business schools are working to find the solutions.

Is TikTok’s ‘Cosy Cardio’ Another Fad – Or Is It Helping To Keep The Younger Generation Healthy?
TikTok's Cosy Cardio trend offers an effective, low effort, budget-friendly workout - plus plenty of cute photo opportunities - but can it provide a bigger benefit for society? Research reveals how economic instability can negatively impact physical wellbeing. Could a viral fitness trend provide a fix?

Reducing Stress In The Workplace: Research Round-Up
From flexible working to being set more challenging tasks, employee wants and needs are varied, but research shows that ensuring a good work-life balance is a universal way to improve satisfaction in the workplace. Our monthly research round-up explores the leading ideas on how employers can ensure employee wellbeing and performance.

Is Nationalism The Key To Business Success?
Research reveals that claiming to be patriotic can help boost a company's performance. But is nationalism the key to long-term success?