Esade publications
Cordobés M., Carreras I., Sureda M. (2023)
Talent development and cultural transformation in NGOs | Programa Esade-PwC de Liderazgo Social
The work environment and team expectations have changed significantly in recent years. There are multiple challenges in managing, attracting, and developing talent in all sectors. Many NGOs recognize that they are held together by their teams: it is the people, their skills, and their passion that drive NGOs to achieve their missions. However, investment in human resources or talent management in the third sector is often non-existent, infrequent, or unplanned. This report by the Esade-PwC Social Leadership Program (2022-2023), is a joint initiative of the Esade Institute for Social Innovation and the PwC Foundation. The report reflects on key issues linked to talent management in the sector, from how to attract and retain employees in social organizations to how to promote cultural transformation processes that integrate today’s key values and build more coherent cultures that are aligned with their vision and mission.
Cortés C. (2023)
Policies and practices for diversity and inclusion
"Policies and Practices for Diversity and Inclusion: a Special Study on Functional Diversity" analyses some of the most effective global diversity and inclusion practices and strategies – and identifies the drivers and barriers for the integration of people with disabilities in the workplace. The study was developed by the Esade Institute for Social Innovation with the support and collaboration of the Randstad Foundation. This project aims to better understand the implementation of initiatives for a more inclusive and diverse work culture – and offers valuable insights on workplace diversity.
Ruiz S. (2024)
Esade-ISS Sustainability in the Workplace Barometer
The first edition of the "Esade-ISS Sustainability in the Workplace Barometer", developed by the Esade Institute for Social Innovation in collaboration with ISS Spain, delves into how workspaces are being transformed from the perspective of integrating and mainstreaming ESG criteria into strategy, leadership, and corporate culture. This study is set in a context of polycrisis and systemic challenges such as the climate crisis and disruptions in value chains, which are transforming and expanding the concept of the workplace. It explores how adaptations to these new realities are not only changing the physical and virtual spaces of companies but also their business models, the way they relate to their most relevant stakeholders, and how they manage aspects such as talent, collaboration, and innovation. The report also presents a decalogue of recommendations derived from the study to promote the development of more sustainable, human, and resilient workplaces. These initiatives not only reflect the society in which they are integrated but also consolidate the role of companies as key players in overcoming major global challenges.