Research and Insights Archive

Research and Insights from the Center for Effective Organizations

The Science Behind Not Being Scrooge

The Science Behind Not Being Scrooge

Originally published on reworked. Whether you celebrate Christmas or not, the holiday tale "A Christmas Carol" offers a valuable lesson for us all. Ebenezer Scrooge, the protagonist of the story, undergoes a transformation from a miserly, unpleasant man to a generous,...

The ROI of Wellness: Why Taking Care of Yourself and Your Employees Is Good for the Bottom Line

The ROI of Wellness: Why Taking Care of Yourself and Your Employees Is Good for the Bottom Line

Gratitude, mindfulness and empowerment. Not words usually associated with hard-charging, data-driven organizations—until recently. Increasingly, academic research is proving that employee well-being benefits company culture, employee retention and productivity, and the call to integrate these principles into everyday operations is entering the mainstream. Three USC Marshall researchers including CEO’s Jennifer Deal discuss details of their latest research into this topic.