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Manage Your Talents, Manage Your Career

January 2024

Rethinking careers, leadership, and trust in the age of talent scrutiny and purpose-driven work.

 

As values shift and demands rise, this edition explores what it takes to attract talent, inspire loyalty, and lead with legitimacy.

Firms Should Favor a Jack-of-all-trades CEO, not a Master of One

A generalist CEO is better for company acquisition strategy, especially when aligned with its board’s profile, says HEC professor Denisa Mindruta.

Denisa Mindruta

The Hidden Cost of Strong Brands: Disengagement and Burnout

Research from Dominique Rouziès  shows that when companies fail to support brand custodians, employee attitudes deteriorate — and service quality suffers.

Dominique Rouziès

Consultants, Lawyers, Accountants… What Drives Team Collaboration

Research by Professors Mawdsley and Chatain reveals why professional firms stick with familiar teams - and when they take risks.

John Mawdsley, Olivier Chatain

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