Tag: management

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… Read more »

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…. Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

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… Read more »

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…. Read more »

Study suggests that “all work” doesn’t compensate for “no play”

From the Kingston Business School press release: People who think that becoming a workaholic means they can compensate for an unhappy home life are deluding themselves, according a new study… Read more »

Study suggests that an abusive boss can have a negative impact on employees’ home life

From the Baylor University press release: Having an abusive boss not only causes problems at work but can lead to strained relationships at home, according to a Baylor University study… Read more »