Discussion paper
DP17333 Neighborhood CEOs
The working environment is a key driver of firms’ success. Using unique survey and register data from Denmark, we show that firms led by neighborhood CEOs – defined by physical distance and personal values - exhibit better workplace conditions as perceived both by a regulatory authority and firms’ own employees. The effect is stronger when the CEO’s and employees’ children attend the same school, pointing to social interactions as a channel for the result. Finally, we show that CEOs who emphasize neighborhood engagement adopt a management style tilted toward employees’ welfare.
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