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Study examines skills transferable from World of Warcraft

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From the Missouri University of Science and Technology press release: “Stop playing that stupid video game and get a job.” It’s a sentiment expressed by generations of parents since Pong began invading unsuspecting households in… 

Can dealing with emotional exhaustion enhance happiness?

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From the University of East Anglia press release: The study examined when and how dealing with emotional exhaustion can enhance happiness in a work environment. The research was focused on the role of perceived supervisor… 

Study suggests crowdsourcing creates a ‘win-win situation’

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From the Concordia University press release: From Wikipedia to 99designs, and Google to LEGO, crowdsourcing has changed the way the world does business. By partnering with the masses through innovative campaigns, companies can benefit from… 

Too much structured knowledge hurts creativity

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From the University of Toronto, Rotman School of Management press release: Structure organizes human activities and help us understand the world with less effort, but it can be the killer of creativity, concludes a study from… 

Lack of leisure: Is busyness the new status symbol?

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From the Journal of Consumer Research press release: Long gone are the days when a life of material excess and endless leisure time signified prestige. According to a new study in the Journal of Consumer…