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      • 05 Jan 2021
      • Cold Call Podcast

      Using Behavioral Science to Improve Well-Being for Social Workers

      For child and family social workers, coping with the hardships of children and parents is part of the job. But that can cause a lot of stress. Is it possible for financially constrained organizations to improve social workers’ well-being using non-cash rewards, recognition, and other strategies from behavioral science? Assistant Professor Ashley Whillans describes the experience of Chief Executive Michael Sanders’ at the UK’s What Works Centre for Children’s Social Care, as he led a research program aimed at improving the morale of social workers in her case, “The What Works Centre: Using Behavioral Science to Improve Social Worker Well-being.”  Open for comment; 0 Comment(s) posted.

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      • 28 Apr 2020
      • Cold Call Podcast

      Is the Healthiest Building in the World Worth the Rent?

      Re: John D. Macomber

      Some people call 425 Park Avenue, New York, the healthiest building in the world. But will tenants pay a premium for better air and environmental friendliness? John Macomber and Joseph Allen discuss their recent case study and new book. Open for comment; Comment(s) posted.

      • 20 Apr 2020
      • Book

      Why COVID-19 Raises the Stakes for Healthy Buildings

      by Kristen Senz

      Like it or not, humans have become an indoor species, so buildings have a major impact on our health. That's why the Healthy Building Movement is gaining momentum, say John Macomber and Joseph Allen. Open for comment; Comment(s) posted.

      • 16 Mar 2020
      • Research & Ideas

      How the Coronavirus Is Already Rewriting the Future of Business

      by Dina Gerdeman

      We asked Harvard Business School experts how the COVID-19 pandemic is likely to change business practice. Open for comment; Comment(s) posted.

      • 10 Jan 2019
      • Cold Call Podcast

      Can Miguel McKelvey Build the ‘Culture Operating System’ at WeWork?

      Re: Jeffrey F. Rayport

      How deeply does the culture of a startup matter? Can it be shaped? Professor Jeffrey Rayport discusses WeWork cofounder Miguel McKelvey’s innovative role in building a company culture to support rapid growth. Open for comment; Comment(s) posted.

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