UNRISD 275d ago

In this episode, Kunle Akingbola, a professor of HR organizational behaviour and expert in the organizational dynamics of Social and Solidarity Economy (SSE) entities, explores the relationship between business schools, human resources management and the SSE and how they relate to working conditions and wages. He draws attention to how recruiting, retaining and motivating employees and engaging the community are central to the effectiveness of SSE entities, despite university courses and business schools not yet fully comprehending the importance of these connections. In his entry in the SSE Encyclopedia, he highlights how both internal (organizational mission and values) and external (funding predictability in the case of non-profits) factors influence how SSE organizations attract, retain and motivate employees, a critical component for understanding how employees, managers and even policy makers can positively impact the outcomes of the SSE. To read the Encyclopedia’s entry on social services and the SSE, visit https://www.unrisd.org/encyclopedia-sse