News, Publications, Projects, Partnerships.
Our blog summarising the latest updates, activities and opportunities from us and the applied behavioural science field.
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 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 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.
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 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 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’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’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 and the D.R.I.V.E.® Prism in the Behavioral Economics Guide 2019
Affective Advisory is publishing partner of the Behavioral Economics Guide 2019 by Alain Samson again. Check out our second whitepaper about a prism for identifying and clustering nudges in practice.