News, Publications, Projects, Partnerships.
Our blog summarising the latest updates, activities and opportunities from us and the applied behavioural science field.
Affective publishes article on Behavioural Science in PR
Judith Wagner and Torben Emmerling publish an article in the German PR Report magazine about the application of behavioural science in PR.
Affective successfully concluded the 4th episode of the Applied Behavioural Science Academy
Affective Advisory successfully concludes the fourth episode of the Applied Behavioural Science Academy in collaboration with ETH Zürich and behamics.
Affective publishes a joint OECD working paper on 7 routes to experimentation and observation in organisations
Affective has launched a joint OECD working paper publication in collaboration with the OECD and ETH Zurich, guiding practitioners through various methods for experimentation and observation in organisations.
Affective Advisory completed the June Episode of the Applied Behavioural Science Academy
Affective has successfully completed the third Episode of the Applied Behavioural Science Academy from 19th-21st June 2023 at ETH Villa Hatt in Zurich.
Affective is hiring. Join our expert team as Behavioural Scientist Consultant (80%-100%) from April 2023 or later
Affective is growing and hiring (again)! Join our expert team as Behavioural Scientist Consultant in Zurich from April 2023, and become part of our mission to drive change with scientific insights.
Affective successfully completed the second Episode of the Applied Behavioural Science Academy
Affective successfully completed the second episode of the Applied Behavioural Science Academy, a unique three-day executive programme from 5th-7th December 2022.
Affective turned 5 years and is celebrating 1826+ days of leading behavioural science applications in the DACH-region.
Affective turned 5. We are excited and grateful to have established the leading specialist behavioural science consultancy in the DACH region. And we are looking forward to much more.
Affective launches a Second Episode of the Applied Behavioural Science Academy on 5.-7. December 2022
Affective launches a second episode of the Applied Behavioural Science Academy, in cooperation with ETH Zürich D-MTEC and behamics, on 5.-7. December 2022 in Zürich, Switzerland.
Affective publishes Communication Kit for Behavioural Science with the Swiss Federal Office of Public Health (FOPH/BAG)
Affective publishes a comprehensive communication kit for behavioural insights to support effective and professional communication in the Swiss health promotion and prevention sector.
Affective is hiring (again)! Join our expert team as Behavioural Scientist Consultant (80%-100%) from July 2022
We are hiring a Behavioural Scientist Consultant (again) to join our expert team in Zurich, Switzerland for a 6 months fixed term with the option to potentially extend and transform to a permanent position.
Affective delivers module in Customer Excellence and Behavioural Insurance in CAS Programme at University of St Gallen.
Affective has successfully developed, designed and delivered a comprehensive lecture in Behavioural Customer Excellence and Insurance as part of a new CAS executive programme of the Institute of Insurance Economics at the University of St Gallen (HSG).
Affective announces new Applied Behavioural Science Academy with ETH TIM Group and behamics
We are thrilled to announce The Applied Behavioural Science Academy, a 3-day programme by leading practitioners and academics for executives, policy makers, designers, project & thought leaders, interested in applying Behavioural Science Insights in private, public and non-profit organisations.
Affective featured in leading behavioural scientist interview series of the India Behavioural Economics Network
In an interview with the India Behavioural Economics Network, Affective’s Managing Partner shares his motivation to work in Behavioural Science and Design, the do’s and don’ts and possible future developments in the field. He also shares facts most people (including our team) did’t know about him.
Affective on the latest Behavioural Science-informed Programmes to reduce Energy Consumption of SMEs
We are featured in a comprehensive Blog Post on EnergeiaPlus, the magazine of the Swiss Federal Office of Energy. The article concisely summarises three behavioural science projects in the SME context to motivate energy efficiency and features an interview with Torben.
Affective on Applying Behavioural Insights at Work on the Acclaimed Behavioral Grooves Podcast
We wrap up a magic 2021 with a fun and thought-provoking chat about applying behavioural science on the acclaimed Behavioral Grooves Podcast. Tune in to find out why applying behavioral science insights at work takes more than just another checklist or document, and how to create an environment that enables people to make good decisions.
Affective contributes to new white paper on the Ethical Application of Behavioural Economics by Swiss Re
We are pleased to have contributed to an important new publication on behavioural science and ethics “To BE or not to BE - The ethical application of behavioural economics in insurance” by the Swiss Re Institute.
Affective delivers comprehensive report on Behavioural Public Policy to Swiss Federal Office of Energy
We are happy to announce the publication of the "Behavioural Insights in Energy Policy" report, developed for and in partnership with the Swiss Federal Office of Energy (SFOE). The first-of-its-kind publication presents behaviourally-informed strategies and interventions to increase energy efficiency and the use of renewable energy in the Swiss industry sectors.
Affective on Ethical Applications of Behavioural Science in the leading Swiss Newspaper NZZ
Nudging is reaching the Swiss economy. Together with our clients and partners, we have been featured in a full page editorial on ethical applications of behavioural science for more effective, inclusive and evidence-based strategies in the Neue Zürcher Zeitung.
Affective on Behavioural Science based Public Policy and Innovative Ways for Climate Protection
We are happy to present how insights from Behavioural Science can contribute to greater climate protection and which 5 core principles need to be discussed in order to enable an evidence based, transparent and effective integration of behavioural science in public policy.
Affective on 5 Biases that trip up Remote Managers in the Harvard Business Review (HBR)
We are excited to announce our latest publication in the Harvard Business Review. We present a behavioral science informed checklist of five biases that leaders should watch out for when managing remote teams, as well as scientifically proven tactics to counteract them effectively.