From the University of New Hampshire press release via Newswise: Abusive bosses who target employees with ridicule, public criticism, and the silent treatment not only have a detrimental effect on the employees they bully, but…
From the Kingston University press release via AlphaGalileo: Mediocre managers are just as damaging to employee well-being as the more outlandish ‘David Brent’ style nightmare bosses, according to new Kingston University research carried out for…
From the Public Library of Science press release via ScienceDaily: Adding a new member to a working group can create distrust between members and hinder group functions, but a new study suggests that the distrust…
From the Kansas State University press release via ScienceDaily: Businesses must deal with weary-eyed office workers who are sitting behind computer screens and watching cat videos, shopping online and updating their Facebook statuses. A Kansas…
From the Baylor University press release via ScienceDaily: By allowing employees to participate in a work-sponsored internal social networking site, a company can improve morale and reduce turnover, according to a Baylor University case study…
From the Thunderbird School of Global Management press release via Newswise: Rudeness at work is rampant, and it’s on the rise. In 2011, half of the workers surveyed by Professors Christine Porath of Georgetown University’s…
From the University of Guelph press release: Constraining choice isn’t necessarily a good thing when it comes to managers’ problem-solving, according to a new Canadian study. Managers tend to pick higher-risk options when forced to…
From the USC Marshall School of Business press release via EurekAlert!: Often, employees are shocked by what they think is a supervisor’s severe reaction to a subordinate’s seemingly minor transgression. The supervisors who punish them…
From the British Psychological Society (BPS) press release via AlphaGalileo: Research published today suggests that managers recognise the need to feign their emotions at work, especially when interacting with staff. This is the key finding…
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…