Study examines effects of exercise on cranky bosses
From the Springer press release via MedicalXPress: If your boss is giving you a hard time – lying, making fun of you in public and generally putting you down, he or she may benefit from…
Study examines how moral imagination can help workers in stigmatized jobs
From the Universidad Carlos III of Madrid (UC3M) press release via AlphaGalileo: Moral imagination is an essential faculty for workers who must overcome the stigmas of ethical conflicts and social rejection associated with certain types…
Study suggests thriving is more beneficial to performance than contentment
From the University of Michigan press release: While it may come as little surprise that happy employees are more productive, a high-performing workforce needs more than just a feeling of contentment—workers need to thrive, says…
Study looks at impact of boss’ management style on worker well-being
From the Springer press release via EurekAlert!: If you are unhappy at work, it could be partly due to your boss’ management style, according to a new study by Dr. Nicolas Gillet, from the Université…
Study suggests employees who see colleagues treated badly feel negative emotions
From the Springer press release via ScienceDaily: Imagine the following scenarios: a co-worker is spoken to condescendingly, excluded from a meeting, or ignored by a supervisor. How does it make you feel? Do you feel…
Study suggests link between productivity and how one envisions others
From the University of Nebraska-Lincoln press release via EurekAlert!: Quick, come up with an imaginary co-worker. Did you imagine someone who is positive, confident, and resourceful? Who rises to the occasion in times of trouble?…
Study looks at how people make snap decisions
From the University of Virginia Darden School of Business press release: The holiday gift-giving season is here. In a world that is short on time but long on merchandise, how can holiday shoppers make quick…
Study suggests humility is key to effective leadership
From the University of Buffalo press release: Humble leaders are more effective and better liked, according to a study forthcoming in the Academy of Management Journal.”Leaders of all ranks view admitting mistakes, spotlighting follower strengths…
Study suggests flexible workplaces promote better health behaviour and well-being
From the American Sociological Association press release: A flexible workplace initiative improved employees’ health behavior and well-being, including a rise in the amount and quality of sleep and better health management, according to a new…
Study suggests how people assess extent of individual responsibility in organizations
From the Association of Psychological Science press release: News of employee misconduct always creates a whirlwind for the companies involved — think of Enron, Goldman Sachs and UBS, for example. But are these firms responsible…