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The Stand-Up Strategists

Leading Blog

It is well understood by psychologists and social scientists that people who laugh together generally have stronger feelings of empathy and bonding. In situations in which collaboration is an important driver of organizational success, lacking a sense of community can be a formidable barrier to delivering results.

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What Corporations Can Learn From a 4,000-Person Parade Extravaganza (Seriously)

Harvard Business Review

This is especially true in emerging-market countries where the workforce has experienced great change and dislocation. With each onslaught, migrants may see their affective bonds severed. It is no wonder that corporations in Brazil suffer from high absenteeism and turnover. Global business Motivation Organizational culture'