Tag: management

Study examines effect of social environment on people with power

From the Association for Psychological Science press release: “If you want to test a man’s character, give him power,” said Abraham Lincoln. It’s a truism that power magnifies personality—but is… Read more »

Study suggests staying in organization out of obligation or lack of alternatives increases burnout risk

From the Concordia University press release: Love it or leave it — if only it were that simple. According to new research from Concordia University, the Université de Montréal and… Read more »

Study suggests that dogs can help reduce workplace stress, increase job satisfaction

From the Virginia Commonwealth University press release via EurekAlert!: Man’s best friend may make a positive difference in the workplace by reducing stress and making the job more satisfying for… Read more »

Study suggests intelligence may outweigh socio-economic status when it comes to career advancement

From the AFTAU press release: Conventional wisdom tells us that in the business world, “you are who you know” — your social background and professional networks outweigh talent when it… Read more »

Study looks at how supervisor training can curb employee substance use

From the SUNY Buffalo press release: To curb employees’ on-the-job substance use and intoxication, bosses need to do more than just be around their employees all day, according to a… Read more »

Study suggests fear of losing job can cause dissatisfaction and lack of commitment

From the Asociación RUVID press release via AlphaGalileo: Universitat de València’s lecturers Amparo Caballer and José María Peiró, both from Facultat de Psicologia, reveals that job uncertainty is directly and… Read more »

Study suggests supervisor support can reduce absenteeism in some jobs

From the American Psychological Association press release: A supportive supervisor can keep employees in certain hazardous jobs from being absent even when co-workers think it’s all right to miss work,… Read more »