Humanism and Economics
A Humanistic approach to business is about balancing profits WITH human welfare. One doesn’t come at the expense of the other. But when it doubt, human welfare comes first!
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Tensions within sustainability management: a socio-psychological framework
This paper published in the Journal of Global Responsibility is important to Humanistic Management because it advances the theoretical groundwork of socially sustainable management from a psychological point of view. The paper also briefly reports on a case study.
Dignity is delicate
A discussion on what dignity is and how we think about it is important to humanistic management professionals as – our attempts to ensure that dignity is recognized in the workplace – for our employees, customers and the communities in which we work – rests upon this concept.
Questions about Sustainability Mindset – and Answers
Isabel Rimanoczy of LEAP – joined us our Humanistic Professionals Network to talk about Sustainability Mindset She was kind enough to answer questions we weren’t able to get to during the live discussion.
Why Everyone at Work Needs Conflict Management Skills (and how you can get them)
Sonoma State University is now offering a 13 week Conflict Management Certificate Program. Check it out.
Special Issue Organizational Aesthetics: Poems for Organizing
Poetry submissions for special issues of Organizational Aethetics journal
Workplace wellness is as important as deriving business profits
Submitted by Jennifer Hancock It isn’t enough to focus on profits to a select few shareholders. Good businesses make sure everyone their business touches is enriched. And that includes employees. Encouraging wellness at work – with good wages, and a good work environment and support for employees – should be the norm. Read More in this Entrepreneur article Read more […]
Diversity is the Key to Effective Problem Solving
Submitted by Jennifer Hancock Summary: To me, humanistic management is about recognizing each individual – as an individual. The good news is that doing this, is good for business and for society in general. I was speaking with a friend the other day about science and humanism. Humanism encourages us to use science to better solve our problems and the science keeps validating taking a Humanist approach. Diversity is a case in point. Problem solving is difficult. To do it well, we need diverse Read more […]
Memes, messages, and change
Submitted by Ben Teehankee of De La Salle University Many people believe that business has to do its part to help solve the world’s crises around sustainability, inequality, and materialism, to name just a few. Yet what can businesses actually do when they are faced with demand for ever-increasing profits and growth? Those demands come directly from the story that shapes what businesses do and how they do it. That story, sometimes called neoliberalism or neoclassical economics, has Read more […]
Humanistic management sucks less and is better for your health
Submitted by Ben Teehankee of De La Salle University The View From Taft By Michael Pirson How are you doing? How well did you sleep last night? Being asked about your well-being and the quality of your sleep may reveal important insights for good organizing practices. If these questions are asked with authentic curiosity, the resulting insights could transform businesses. That is at least what more and more CEOs are finding out. Not so long ago, Arianna Huffington, Read more […]