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It was January of 2019 that WHQR brought together about dozen people to launch a yearlong experiment in civil discourse. The series, Beneath The Surface, had some deeply moving and surprising moments, and it had some spectacular failures. One colleague at the station likens the series to the early garage band tapes of civil discourse. Another colleague calls it the series that broke me. Arthur Brooks wrote the book I relied on heavily during that process.

Around 50% of working-age women are in the labour force, compared to 75% of men. Despite this, they account for just 37% of mid-level managers, 26% of senior managers, and 5% of CEOs globally. Women’s presence in management roles has steadily increased in recent years. According to a Catalyst study, the proportion of women in

In most scenarios, B2C companies have more to gain by bargaining than not.

COP26 shined a light on the complexities of addressing the climate crisis. We asked members of Harvard Business School faculty to discuss how business leaders can help spur change and what opportunities might emerge.

Companies are struggling to fill open positions, but the job platforms they use often screen out promising candidates just because they dont tick every box. Joseph Fuller probes the challenges—and opportunities—of "hidden workers."

Exploring the hidden forces that motivate and hinder you can make you a better leader.

Deirdre Sweeney was motivated to do the Smurfit Executive Development programme by her love of learning and a desire to gain a deeper understanding of the science of sales

Willy Shih discusses how higher costs, shipping delays, and worker shortages are casting shadows over ubiquitous dollar stores ahead of the critical holiday shopping season.

Interactions between the chief executive and other members of the top management team appear to follow distinct scripts. Managers who take note can boost their standing or stay out of harm’s way.

AAP's Maria A. Pallante praises 'the incredible dedication and innovation of the industry' in a remarkable year's outcome.