Business Research Insight

This week’s episode spotlights how inclusivity, leadership, and technological strategy are driving positive transformation across business and society. We begin with a pressing issue: the persistent pay gap between immigrants and natives . Marta Elvira from IESE, in a study published in Nature , reveals that immigrants in Europe and North America earn 18% less on average. The core reason? Limited...

Here’s a 3,000-character summary of the three segments, highlighting key insights across negotiation, career development, sustainability, M&A, leadership, and AI: In today’s fast-evolving business environment, professionals must cultivate emotional intelligence, embrace adaptability, and think strategically to thrive. Guido Stein of IESE emphasizes that effective negotiation goes beyond logic—...

Navigating Industry & Tech Transformations Industries face disruptions from geopolitics, tech advances, and shifting consumer demands. IESE’s study on Spain’s food & beverage sector highlights the need for diversified strategies, strategic alliances, and attracting talent in flexible work settings amidst a looming farming talent shortage. While AI offers efficiency in production and logist...

This week, we explore how leaders can navigate disruption, develop future-ready skills, and leverage nonmarket and AI strategies to thrive. At the core is “opportunity framing” (Yuliya Snihur, IESE), which explains how Barnes & Noble survived Amazon’s rise by treating change as an opportunity. Leaders who communicate change with clarity and inclusivity, involving stakeholders, can keep organiz...

1. Preparing for the Future Workforce and Strategic Leadership IESE highlights that by 2025, companies must address urgent skill gaps caused by AI, remote work, and demographic shifts. Priorities include developing transversal skills like agility, teamwork, and resilience—especially among younger employees—alongside data analytics and ethical AI capabilities. Leaders must improve virtual team mana...

In this episode of Insights from Business Research, we explore how organizations can better align leadership, communication, and strategy in a rapidly evolving business environment. We begin with Daniel Mirny’s research at IESE, which reveals that personalized, opinionated messages resonate more than neutral facts—thanks to source memory. Executives are encouraged to communicate in ways that refle...