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Ideas with impact: IESE diversity and inclusion framework in action

When global business travel provider TravelPerk needed inspiration for its new diversity and inclusion plan, it turned to IESE for help. IESE’s framework is based on every person contributing in a collaborative way, creating an environment where everyone can thrive and see their talents flourish, and feel a sense of belonging to their teams and organization.
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Global perspective: Research on investment and finance in Africa and UK

IESE professor Thomas Klueter and his coauthors will analyze how impact investing is transforming investment in Africa, as well as its economic and social development. Professors Christian Eufinger and David Teeters will study how historic UK financial systems influence wealth distribution and social development. Both projects will receive support from the Social Trends Institute.
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Best article: Professor Reiche studies work designs of the future

Research by professor Sebastian Reiche, which received the 2023 Best Paper Award from the Human Resource Management Journal, analyzes how work design (the content and organization of tasks, relationships and responsibilities) must adapt to the new world of work, allowing leaders and HR professionals to build future-proof organizations.
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