News, Publications, Projects, Partnerships.
Our blog summarising the latest updates, activities and opportunities from us and the applied behavioural science field.
Affective on Behavioural Science Insights in Insurance for the Handelszeitung HZ Insurance
We have published an insightful new article, covering a selection of latest research on how behavioural insights can support successful client relationship management in Insurances in the Swiss Handelszeitung HZ Insurance.
Affective on Human Behaviour and Responsible Business in the UN GC Partnership Network
We are happy to announce a feature on why empirical approaches should be applied to motivate behavioural change, foster organisational learning and ensure that CSR initiatives truly have a positive impact by the UN Global Compact Network Switzerland and Liechtenstein.
Affective’s Interview on Behavioural Science, Nudging and Successful Interventions with FHNW
In connection with the new Certificate of Advanced Studies in Applied Psychology in Marketing and Communication, we have been interviewed about the potential of behavioural science insights, nudging and interventions for effective strategies and policies, and the next CAS programme starting in September 2021.
Affective becomes a Participant to the UN Global Compact, the Wold’s largest Corporate Sustainability Initiative
In 2021 Affective became the world’s first participant to the UN Global Compact specialising in applied behavioural science. With our participation we commit to the Ten Principles of sustainable and responsible practices in business and society, and to supporting the UN SDGs with all our partners.
Affective on Behavioural Science applied to Strategic and Political Decision Making for insideBE
Together with our friends from insideBE, we delivered a fun live webinar about behavioural science insights for improving strategy and policy processes to an international audience of behavioural science enthusiasts.
Affective on Entrepreneurship, Behavioural Science Consulting, and GAABS on the Questioning Behaviour Podcast
We gladly followed the invitation of Sarah Bowen and Merle van den Akker to a great episode of The Questioning Behaviour Podcast, a show all about what we do, why we do it and how we can change it. Tune in to find out more.
Affective on Behavioural Science Tips for better Team Work and Leadership on Finews.ch
How do managers succeed in creating productive teamwork during home office? We are happy to present six powerful hacks from behavioural science research that help improve teamwork in the virtual space on Finews.ch.
Affective on Simple Financial Decision Making Hacks in Bloomberg Businessweek
Seven More Ways to Fool Yourself Into Good Financial Decisions. We are happy to have contributed to a wonderful series on insights from behavioural science for better financial decision making in Bloomberg Businessweek.
Affective in the Behavioural Design Guide on the state of the field in 2021 and beyond
We are thrilled to have supported the Behavioural Design 2021 Guide by Samuel Salzer and Silja Voolma - an unparalleled annual report featuring behavioural design insights and ideas from some of the smartest minds in the field.
Affective launches “The Quarterly”, a regular Update on Insights from Applied Behavioural Science
We've launched "The Affective Quarterly", a new format summarising fascinating projects, publications, conversations and insights from us and our many colleagues across the field of Applied Behavioural Science.
Affective on Entrepreneurial Decision Making in the 38th Issue of Courier Magazine
We are thrilled to share our behavioural science informed two cents on better entrepreneurial decision making in the wonderful “Be better in 2021” feature of Courier’s fantastic 38th Magazine Issue for December & January 2020.
Affective on Productive Team Work and Decision Making in Home Offices in the Swiss Handelszeitung
Home office, but efficient! We are pleased to share the publication of behavioural science informed recommendations for better team decisions and greater performance by Affective Advisory in the Swiss Handelszeitung.
International Energy Agency (IEA) and UsersTCP publish Behavioural Insights report for Energy Policies
We are happy to share the publication of "Behavioural insights for demand-side energy policy and programmes report" by the International Energy Agency (IEA) and the UsersTCP, supported by the Swiss Federal Office of Energy and Affective Advisory.
Affective on the Premier Episodes of the Behavioral Design Podcast by Samuel Salzer of Habit Weekly
We are honoured to have been invited to one of the three premiere episodes of The Behavioral Design Podcast by Samuel Salzer of Habit Weekly. Tune in and check out the wonderful conversation with Samuel on Spotify or Apple Podcast.
Affective’s Publication on better Group Decision-Making in the Harvard Business Review
We are thrilled to publish our latest insights on behavioural science for better group decision-making in the Harvard Business Review (HBR) this week. Read more about our 7 science-based strategies for sharper decisions in teams here.
Affective Cofounds the Global Association of Applied Behavioural Scientists (GAABS)
We are proud to announce the launch of the Global Association of Applied Behavioural Scientists (GAABS) - the world’s first independent non-profit organisation representing the interests of applied behavioural scientists.
Affective’s Interview on Applied Behavioural Science on the Moneyonthemind.org Blog
We are happy that we had the chance to answer Merle van den Akker’s thought-provoking questions. Following some of field’s most renowned experts, it was our turn to share the story, latest insights and future plans of Affective Advisory.
Affective’s White Paper V2, The D.R.I.V.E.® Prism for identifying and evaluating Nudges in Practice
We are presenting our second white paper on the D.R.I.V.E.® Prism for identifying and evaluating nudges as a useful and timely taxonomy of behavioural science interventions in practice.
Affective on the lastest Episode 37 of the “It’s all just a bunch of BS” Podcast by Nick Hobson
We are happy and honoured to be on the 37th episode of Nick’s wonderful show, featuring some of the biggest names in the field. Tune in to find out more about our team, work, frameworks and future plans.
Affective at the HWZ, a new lecture module in Behavioural Science for Digital Leaders
We delivered a remote lecture in the principles of Behavioural Science to the current cohort of the CAS in Digital Leadership at the Zurich University of Applied Sciences in Business (HWZ).