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  It is a phenomenon known as the “war on woke”: the political backlash against investments in companies with a corporate purpose beyond profit maximization. Some U.S. lawmakers have argued that environmental, social, and governance (ESG) investing undermines financial returns. However, a new paper by Wharton management professor Witold Henisz sets out the long-term business case for managers to pursue a wider…

All firms are preparing for the next wave of digital turbulence. This is especially true for financial service firms who are in the midst of a new era of digital transformation of their business models. The first wave of digitization for these firms was a manageable process of moving analog activities to computers. On the…

The Artificial Intelligence and Business Strategy initiative explores the growing use of artificial intelligence in the business landscape. The exploration looks specifically at how AI is affecting the development and execution of strategy in organizations.   About the Research This article series presents findings from the seventh annual global research study on artificial intelligence and…

Research shows that the built environment is responsible for up to 40 per cent of all carbon emissions, mainly through ventilating, heating, lighting and cooking. Yet, because of their high energy consumption, buildings also offer the greatest potential for saving energy – and this applies to both permanent and temporary structures. Chris Coxon, Head of…

  With limited space available for new buildings, healthcare professionals are now looking at old buildings. Since the COVID-19 pandemic first began in March 2020, there has been an increased demand for hospital space as beds continue to fill at a rapid rate. Despite this, there is limited availability for these types of spaces. To…

Employees at Wekiva Springs Hospital endured regular and often intense incidents of workplace violence.   July 11, 2023 The COVID-19 pandemic exposed a problem in many facilities that had long gone underreported in many organizations – workplace violence. For employees of one Florida healthcare facility, the problem has allegedly reached crisis proportions. An investigation by the…