RESEARCH BRIEF - Those looking to increase participation in mentoring opportunities should tailor their programs and messaging to their audiences: Younger mentors are often motivated more by career-related objectives—such as recognition, promotion, and monetary rewards.
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RESEARCH BRIEF - Older professionals are more likely to be motivated by genuine interest—rather than career advancement—when deciding whether to participate in professional development opportunities. Those looking to engage older employees in professional development should stress what can be achieved with new skills—rather than how they would bolster a resume.
RESEARCH BRIEF - To maximize short- and long-term financial performance, companies investing in environmental initiatives should communicate their efforts with stakeholders more frequently.
RESEARCH BRIEF - According to a retrospective review of a decade of data, companies have tended to focus corporate citizenship efforts on primary stakeholders such as their customers and employees. Recently, they have begun to broaden their focus to include other stakeholders—particularly the environment—as they maintain primary stakeholder engagement.
RESEARCH BRIEF - A company’s long-term commitment to corporate citizenship efforts improves customer purchase intentions and perceptions of social responsibility, especially when it remains consistent during difficult economic times
RESEARCH BRIEF - Women’s presence on corporate boards is associated with enhanced community engagement, stronger governance, and more sustainable environmental practices—this is especially true of boards with three or more women.
RESEARCH BRIEF - Environmental management systems are effective in lowering a firm’s carbon emissions, and become more valuable the longer they are in place.
RESEARCH BRIEF - Firms that engage in corporate citizenship also work actively to communicate transparently about operations, policies, and CSR commitments. The additional information available to outside investors, leads to more consistent forecasts and stronger liquidity.