Research Briefs

Women report less gender discrimination in companies with more family-friendly policies and a high percentage of female employees.

Companies with strong corporate citizenship performance are less affected by risks and are more likely to hold onto cash.

Companies benefit financially when they invest in environmental activities such as pollution prevention, supply chain management, and green product development.

Corporate citizenship investments have consequences for CEOs when they are being evaluated by the board.

During an acquisition, environmental capabilities can be transferred between the two firms, leading to measurable improvements in waste reduction efforts following the acquisition event.

Female employees who exhibit ineffective interpersonal behaviors are judged more negatively than their male coworkers who behave the same way.

With empirical evidence detailing operational benefits and stakeholder pressures mounting, firms are increasingly working to diversify their boards.

Companies should ensure they are communicating their commitment to employee volunteer causes internally.

To help nonprofits focused on economic wellbeing succeed, corporate funders must understand the context in which the nonprofit operates and competes for capital.

To retain customers, companies should invest in corporate citizenship programs and communication about such programs.

To generate the greatest response to cause-related marketing, companies should highlight the similarities between the consumer and donation recipient.