From the BMJ – British Medical Journal press release via ScienceDaily: Witnessing or being on the receiving end of bullying at work heightens the risk of employees being prescribed antidepressants, sleeping pills, and tranquillisers, finds…
From the American Psychological Association press release via EurekAlert!: Paying it forward – a popular expression for extending generosity to others after someone has been generous to you – is a heartwarming concept, but it…
From the University of British Columbia press release via EurekAlert!: Finding the next Barack Obama or Warren Buffett might be as simple as looking at who attracts the most eyes in a crowd, a new…
From the Public Library of Science press release via EurekAlert!: Male and female leaders with masculine voices are preferred by both men and women. However, even in leadership roles that are typically held by women,…
From the Lifespan press release via EurekAlert!: Unemployment poses a significant burden on the public no matter what the cause. But for those who have been diagnosed with a psychiatric illness, chronic unemployment is often…
From the Concordia University press release: Rows of new toys, endless racks of sweaters on clothing store shelves, long lines of books arranged in the bestsellers section at the bookstore. From mall displays to boutique…
From the St. Michael’s Hospital press release via EurekAlert!: How-to books are full of advice on what makes a good mentor. But what makes a good mentee and what chemistry is needed to make the…
From the University of Texas Austin press release via Physorg: With fluctuating gas prices and the increasing call for work-life balance, telecommuting has become an attractive option for busy professionals. Yet according to a new…
From the American Sociological Association press release via EurekAlert!: Employers are often more focused on hiring someone they would like to hang out with than they are on finding the person who can best do…
From the Oregon State University press release: A study has found that young, less-experienced surgeons made major surgical mistakes almost half the time during a “simulated” gall bladder removal when they were distracted by noises,…