Abusing power hurts leaders too
From the University of Florida press release: We know that power can corrupt, making people act in ways that harm others. But new research from the University of Florida shows that when the powerful misbehave,…
Autonomy in the workplace has positive effects on well-being and job satisfaction
From the University of Birmingham press release: New research into workplace culture has found that employees with higher levels of autonomy in their work reported positive effects on their overall well-being and higher levels of…
Study suggests charisma isn’t necessary to be a good boss
From the Michigan State University press release: You don’t need the charisma of Steve Jobs to be an effective boss, indicates new research led by Michigan State University business scholars. In a series of five…
Study looks at perceptions of group decisions vs. individual decisions
From the Bocconi University press release: Decision-making is a crucial aspect of organizational life, and we know quite a lot about how group and individual decisions are made. Less is known, however, about how these…
Too much structured knowledge hurts creativity
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…
Negotiations work best when both sides have matching personality traits
From the University of Georgia press release: Negotiations work best when both sides have matching personality traits — even if they’re both disagreeable — according to research from the University of Georgia Terry College of…
Maintaining an active sex life may lead to improved job satisfaction, engagement in work
From the Oregon State University press release: Maintaining a healthy sex life at home boosts employees’ job satisfaction and engagement at the office, underscoring the value of a strong work-life balance, an Oregon State University…
Employers need to do more to encourage staff to switch off at home
From the British Psychological Society (BPS) media release: Less than half of UK businesses and organisations provide employees with guidance on how to switch off from work when they go home. This is one of…
Want to exercise more? Get yourself some competition
From the University of Pennsylvania media release: Imagine you’re a CEO trying to get your employees to mg{exercise}. Most health incentive programs have an array of tools — pamphlets, websites, pedometers, coaching, team activities, step…
High levels of education linked to heightened brain tumor risk
From the BMJ media release: A university degree is linked to a heightened risk of developing a brain tumor, suggests a large observational study, published online in the Journal of Epidemiology & Community Health. Gliomas, in…