Business+Economics

Research Brief: Happy Workers, Happy Customers
How widely job satisfaction is shared across a business unit is a key factor in understanding employee productivity

Why The Stain of Segregation Was So Hard to Remove
Not even the profit motive could counter the segregation of American theatres
Executive Pay: What Does Luck Have to Do With It?
Fail to see the logic of CEO compensation? You’re probably overlooking the economic effects of recruitment, retention, and corporate governance
Make a List, Check It Twice, and Add a Small Carrot
Checklists have proven value but your employees balk at using them. Next time, get their input and sweeten the deal
Shopping with Adam Smith
On Edinburgh's Royal Mile, a search for Harris Tweed reveals the confident touch of the invisible hand
The Limited Shock Value of a Growth Strategy
During an economic meltdown, trying to reconfigure your way to success may not be such a great idea after all
Ontario Teachers' Pension Plan Success Story
Outgoing CEO Jim Leech reveals the Teachers' secret sauce and shares his vision for a renewed Canada Pension Plan