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The Center for Responsible Performance (RePer) at ESSEC Business School helps organizations redefine their approach to performance.
Drawing on evidence-based research and business practice, the centre focuses on generating meaningful change in organisations. We help organisations to identify practices that will boost overall performance without causing harm to people, society, and the environment.
What is responsible performance?
What is responsible performance?
Responsible performance is a holistic approach to performance management that weaves ethical, social, and environmental considerations into every aspect of an organization’s performance management practices and outcomes.
Responsible performance is characterized by transparency, accountability, and a commitment to sustainable development, aligning business objectives with the broader interests of stakeholders, including employees, customers, communities, and the planet.
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Responsible performance involves designing and implementing performance management systems that:
Promote Employee Well-Being: Ensure that policies and practices reduce stress, prevent burnout, and foster a healthy work-life balance.
Foster Ethical Behavior: Incorporate mechanisms to avoid bias, unethical practices, and exploitative behaviors, while encouraging transparency and fairness.
Balance Organizational and Individual Goals: Align performance metrics with long-term organizational success while supporting personal development, autonomy, and purpose.
Adapt Responsibly to Change: Account for diverse work contexts, including remote and hybrid work, and adapt to the evolving needs of employees and organizations.
In essence, responsible performance integrates business goals with the principles of care, equity, and respect for the human experience in the workplace.
Why do we need responsible performance?
Responsible performance is essential because it aligns business operations with ethical, social, and environmental values. It ensures that striving for economic success does not harm societal well-being and environmental health. By integrating responsible performance into their core strategies and performance management practices, businesses can achieve sustainable growth and contribute positively to the world. This holistic approach is not only beneficial for society at large but also enhances the long-term viability and success of the organizations themselves.
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