Susanna Gallani

In a lively discussion, HBS Professor Susanna Gallani shares insights on how Lanco Medical Group, a rapidly growing pharmaceutical distributor, is redefining workforce happiness. She reveals the significant gaps in employee motivation perceptions between leadership and staff. With ambitious expansion goals, Lanco creates tailored incentives based on demographic data, recognizing that a one-size-fits-all approach won't cut it. The conversation also emphasizes the crucial link between employee satisfaction and productivity, driving home the importance of a positive organizational culture.

Professor Susanna Gallani discusses her research on ISS recommendations and compensation practices, revealing a lack of clear association between ISS recommendations and return on assets. The podcast also explores how the timing of a company's fiscal year end influences the quality of ISS assessments, discrepancies between shareholder evaluations and ISS recommendations, and the potential impact of SEC rules on proxy advisors and research quality.