Research by Topics

The future of care

May, 2022 | Article

From new technologies to rethinking work-life balance, the pandemic upended the way we think of caregivers, shining light on how they are intricately linked to the broader economy. So what now, and how should we prepare for the next crisis?

Does social class exacerbate the wage gap?

Apr, 2022 | Article

Your socio-economic background may influence your career choice and could result in a life-long wage gap. To address this inequality, companies need to re-think how jobs are valued.

What can social enterprises learn from an innovative plastic recycling business model?

Dec, 2021 | Article

Revenue and positive social impact — can social enterprises maximize both simultaneously? Researchers say there’s a way

How to Avoid a Climate Disaster: The Solutions We Have and the Breakthroughs We Need

Mar, 2021 | Video

The world needs a plan for how to get to zero greenhouse gas emissions in time to avoid an irreversible climate catastrophe. In this conversation, an interview with Ariel Bissett, Bill Gates suggests why we need to work towards the net-zero target and detail what we need to do to achieve this profoundly important goal.

Better Business: How the B Corp Movement is Remaking Capitalism

Oct, 2020 | Video

The book Better Business discusses of the rise of a new corporate type: the B Corporation, committed to putting social benefits, the rights of workers, community impact, and environmental stewardship on equal footing with financial shareholders.

Companies that embrace social movements for PR or profit do more harm than good

Oct, 2020 | Article

Without a genuine commitment to change, organizations can do real damage to important causes.

Extreme action costs popular support for protest movements

Apr, 2020 | Article

New research has found that social change advocates face an activist’s dilemma. While extreme actions can bring more attention to a cause than moderate ones, they are more likely to diminish support, even among natural sympathizers.

How to Start a Revolution: Young People and the Future of American Politics

Mar, 2020 | Video

Teen Vogue award-winning columnist Lauren Duca discusess the post-Trump political awakening and the possibility of a re-democratizing moment built on the untapped potential of young people.