RF Berlin Talks: Project Leader Thomas Cornelissen on Knowledge Spillover and Individual Careers
In this podcast, Project Leader Thomas Cornelissen, Professor of Economics from the University of Essex, discusses his research project funded by the ROCKWOOL Foundation. Thomas is motivated by the evolving nature of work and the increasing importance of peer effects and social interactions, especially in today’s changing work environment, including remote work. He highlights the complex interplay between learning from co-workers and competition among colleagues and its implications for businesses seeking to harness these effects for workforce improvement.
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