Smarter allocation of agents with different performance levels to sales teams could boost returns for real estate firms facing challenging market conditions, a new study finds By Lisa Kennedy Boosting productivity by building high-performing teams is a key survival strategy for companies in tough economic times – and few sectors have faced tougher conditions over […]

Conflicts are inevitable and can lead to adverse outcomes, but new research suggests ways to harness them for enhanced workplace creativity By Pan Jingyi, Principal Writer, China Business Knowledge @ CUHK Conflicts frequently arise in workplaces and are often viewed in a negative light. Nonetheless, different types of conflict can lead to various outcomes, with […]

How can companies innovate? New research suggests clear goals can harm, and the answer lies in giving employees the freedom to make decisions By Pete Sabine In today’s competitive business environment, innovation is an often-heard mantra that eclipses all else. At the same time, teamwork has also gained greatly in importance, supported by the rise […]

Treading the fine line between making an impact and achieving financial gain is a captivating challenge for social enterprises, and the key could be found in the founder’s professional journey By Putro Harnowo, Senior Content Manager, China Business Knowledge @ CUHK Along with the increase in awareness of sustainable and responsible practices, the world has […]

New study finds that a CEO’s emotional profile has a notable impact on their company’s uptake of corporate social responsibility initiatives By Lisa Kennedy When Larry Fink, founder and CEO of BlackRock, the world’s largest asset manager, announced that the company would place environmental sustainability at the centre of its investment strategy, it sent shockwaves […]

New research finds that promoting strong team leadership, without additional measures to boost company-wide collaboration, could be counter-productive By Lisa Kennedy The secrets of great leadership are an abiding preoccupation of the business world. Inspiring leaders can spur us to our greatest achievements and, if your career has prospered under a talented line manager, you […]

CUHK expert shares insights on the management wisdom of I-Ching and how to apply this ancient Chinese divination book in the modern business environment

Is there such a thing as a natural-born leader? A new study sheds light on the genetic influences on leadership and found a surprising connection with bipolar disorder and alcohol consumption

A recent research study shows that COVID-19 has made workers become more compassionate and obedient, yet at the same time more susceptible to workplace mistreatment

Criticism can easily hit the confidence of experts and undermine the accuracy of their predictions, new research shows