Companies that donate to charitable causes enjoy greater success in corporate acquisitions, especially if they face negative publicity or controversy, a new study finds By Lisa Kennedy From the M+ museum in West Kowloon to the statue of the Goddess of Mercy on the quiet hill of Tai Po District, striking monuments to corporate philanthropy […]

While women face greater difficulties in the male-dominated entrepreneurial ecosystem, the increase of female investors may fail to close the gender gap By Pan Jingyi, Principal Writer, China Business Knowledge @ CUHK Entrepreneurship provides ordinary people an opportunity for success, yet not everyone has equal access to achieve it. The glass ceilings are thicker for […]

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 […]

Achieving harmony between work and family positively impacts personality and career, while neglecting them would do more harm By Putro Harnowo, Senior Content Manager, China Business Knowledge @ CUHK Competitive workplaces and demanding tasks can stir up pesky emotions. Meanwhile, the rollercoaster of family issues can leave individuals trapped in a whirlwind of feelings. Many […]

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 […]

A new study reveals that U.S. households spend more on products from firms that prioritise corporate workplace equality, especially after major social events By Pan Jingyi, Principal Writer, China Business Knowledge@CUHK Which would you choose: a bag produced by a firm known for its equal treatment of all staff or a bag produced by a […]

Research shows that firms which align their philanthropy efforts with the values of workers may benefit from lower turnover

Does ensuring market efficiency in the distribution of pandemic-related goods and services necessarily undermine inequality? Researchers at CUHK Business School provide insights into this economic and moral dilemma

CUHK research shows that, following the rise of the Black Lives Matter movement, U.S. investors raised their relative holdings in companies with high labour equality efforts 

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