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• Graduation Ceremony Full-time MBA Class of 2024

  Type: Community

  Publication date: 10/23/2024

  On the 3rd of September, a great Full-time MBA graduation ceremony took place.

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• Corporate finance: "Put the focus back on society"

  Type: Research

  Publication date: 10/14/2024

  Companies have power but take too little responsibility. This is what Willem Schramade, Professor of Sustainable Finance, states in his inaugural lecture on October 11. “In order to be successful in the long term, directors must also steer on the social and ecological value of their business."

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• Simon van den Ende joins Nyenrode Foundation Board

  Type: Community

  Publication date: 10/1/2024

  Simon van den Ende has been appointed as a member of the Nyenrode Foundation Board as of October 1 on the recommendation of alumni association VCV. He has an extensive network among alumni and in the business community.

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• The importance of empowered leadership in remote work policies

  Type: Research

  Publication date: 9/25/2024

  Remote work has become commonplace. However, this shift can have negative effects, such as a loss of social cohesion and learning on the job. In response, many organizations have implemented remote work policies. Yet, these policies, which often focus solely on setting a fixed number of in-office workdays per week, are not enough to boost employee engagement and job satisfaction. Research shows that empowered leadership is far more important in achieving these goals.

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• Give stakeholders a voice: “Together you can achieve more”

  Type: Research

  Publication date: 9/18/2024

  You should let people decide for themselves whether they are a stakeholder and why. That’s what Tanja de Jonge argues, who will receive her doctorate from Nyenrode Business University on September 17. “There are more stakeholders than just the usual suspects.”

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• Impact case of the month: ‘Digitalization of a Global Business Services Portfolio’

  Type: Research

  Publication date: 9/16/2024

  What factors affect a Global Business Services Portfolio? And how can digitalization help overcome challenges in its implementation? This question is at the heart of research by Albert Plugge, professor of ESG Transformation & Digital Innovation at Nyenrode Business Universiteit, and Shahrokh Nikou, researcher at TU Delft.

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• AI and the future of democracy

  Type: Opinion

  Publication date: 9/11/2024

  We are going through a social revolution towards a digital society, states Professor Bob de Wit in his emeritus lecture. "We can use AI to help humanity move forward, which requires the development of a citizen-driven system."

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• Embracing continuous learning: your development post-vacation

  Type: Community

  Publication date: 9/6/2024

  Jump-start your post-vacation growth with tips to refocus on your development.

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• Five inspiring and fun books to read this season

  Type: Community

  Publication date: 8/20/2024

  Explore five unconventional books to read this season that will inspire you.

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• A transformative experience: Silesian University’s study immersion visit to Nyenrode

  Type: Community

  Publication date: 8/15/2024

  Polish MBA students had an invaluable to gain insights into the Dutch business.

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• Bridging gaps between pension funds and local impact investments.

  Type: Opinion

  Publication date: 7/9/2024

  Pension funds are increasingly interested in investments that not only yield returns but also contribute positively to society. However, there are several gaps between pension funds on one side and impact startups and investors on the other.

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• Mandating company reporting won’t enhance transparency

  Type: Research

  Publication date: 7/3/2024

  The EU’s Directive 2014/95/EU requires large companies to disclose non-financial information related to environmental, social, and governance (ESG) matters in their annual reports. However, a recent study from Nyenrode Business University found that simply mandating reporting won’t guarantee enhanced transparency. In fact, the Directive's flexibility and weak enforcement make it less effective, and more costly, for companies that are not motivated to share detailed information.

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• 4 Steps HR needs to take to create an engaging company culture

  Type: Education

  Publication date: 6/25/2024

  To be able to attract and retain people in the current tight labor market, it is necessary to improve the employee experience. But how exactly do you do that? What are your first concrete steps?

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• 'Those who embrace ESG fuel innovation'

  Type: Research

  Publication date: 6/14/2024

  Organizations must restore the balance between business continuity and concern for people, nature and society, according to Prof. Albert Plugge in his inaugural speech on June 14. Plugge is professor of ESG Transformation & Digital Innovation at Nyenrode Business University. "Financial interests have prevailed since the industrial revolution, but that concept is no longer tenable."

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• Identifying morals, mindset, and manners in organizational leadership

  Type: Community

  Publication date: 6/12/2024

  Discover insights into organizational leadership from our MBA study trip to Copenhagen, featuring Ocean.io, Trustpilot, and Maersk.

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• Nyenrode students satisfied thanks to high-quality professors and strong practical connections

  Type: Education

  Publication date: 5/31/2024

  Students reaffirm that Nyenrode Business University is the ideal place to build a solid foundation for a successful career, thanks to its strong practical connections and high-quality professors. This is evident from the recent Nationale Studenten Enquete (National Student Survey, NSE) by independent platform Studiekeuze123.

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• Corporate governance: ‘More and more parties are knocking on the door’

  Type: Research

  Publication date: 5/29/2024

  The way we govern our enterprises is under pressure, according to Prof. Dr. Jeroen Veldman in his inaugural lecture on May 29. “Organizations are increasingly confronted with expectations from various quarters. These expectations often pertain to mitigating systemic risks such as climate change. This development affects how we implement corporate governance."

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• CSR in the clothing industry: 'Everyone can benefit from collaboration'

  Type: Research

  Publication date: 5/23/2024

  All stakeholders can benefit from a sustainable clothing industry, says S. M. Akterujjaman during his PhD defense ceremony on May 22. His research is concerned with the complex network of relationships and interactions that determine the shape of corporate social responsibility. In doing so, Akterujjaman focused mainly on the clothing industry in Bangladesh.

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