From the UBC press release: People who worry about workplace rejection or sabotage can end up bringing it upon themselves, according to University of British Columbia research. The UBC Sauder School of Business study reveals…
From the Boston College press release via EurekAlert!: Matchmaking managers can improve customer relations and increase repeat business by pairing employees and customers with similar personalities, according to a report in the latest edition of…
From the University of Akron press release: Arrogant bosses can drain the bottom line because they are typically poor performers who cover up their insecurities by disparaging subordinates, leading to organizational dysfunction and employee turnover.…
From the UWE Bristol press release via HealthCanal: An article on the role of masculinity in the ongoing financial crisis has been published in the July issue of Organisation journal. The article, entitled ‘Managing Masculinity/Mismanaging…
From the Association for Psychological Science press release: When evaluating job applicants, employers want to be sure that they choose the right person for the job. Many employers, from consulting firms to federal agencies, will…
From the Kingston University London press release via AlphaGalileo: High levels of staff engagement could actually be damaging for organisations if overly simplistic staff surveys mask the type of engagement at play within an organisation,…
From the UC Berkeley Haas School of Business press release via EurekAlert!: How people make choices depends on many factors, but a new study finds people consistently prefer the options that come first: first in…
From the SAGE Publications press release via EurekAlert!: Merely showing up to work in an environment where bullying goes on is enough to make many of us think about quitting, a new study suggests. Canadian…
From the Michigan State University press release: What motivates people to work harder: The promise of reward or the threat of penalty? A new study co-authored by a Michigan State University business scholar says it’s…
From the Association for Psychological Science press release: Whether it be growing concerns about bias or recognition of the value of diversity, many organizations and institutions have elected to deemphasize race or remove it entirely…