Tag: performance

Study suggests human-like virtual assistants can deter help-seeking

From the Association for Psychological Science press release: Virtual assistants have become increasingly sophisticated — and more humanlike — since the days when Clippy asked if you needed help with… Read more »

Study finds high-pressure expectations may lead to unethical behavior

From the University of Georgia press release: It can happen in the branch office or the boardroom. Volkswagen did it to pass emissions tests. Wells-Fargo did it to squeeze more… Read more »

Study suggests ways to make email and other technology interruptions productive

From the Stephen J.R. Smith School of Business, Queen’s University press release: The average knowledge worker enjoys a measly five minutes of uninterrupted time and, once interrupted, half won’t even… Read more »

Study suggests engaging in casual video game play during rest breaks can help restore mood in response to workplace stress

From the Human Factors and Ergonomics Society press release: More than half of Americans regularly experience cognitive fatigue related to stress, frustration, and anxiety while at work. Those in safety-critical fields,… Read more »

Irregular sleeping patterns linked to poorer academic performance in college students

From the Brigham and Women’s Hospital press release: Previous research has analyzed variations in sleep patterns including number of hours slept, quality of sleep, and sleep-wake times, and found an association… Read more »

Setting stretch goals can undermine organizational performance

From the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences press release: While the general consensus regarding stretch goals is that they boost drive, innovation, and improve organizational performance, new research… Read more »

Study suggests heavy drinking impacts performance over time

From the Veterans Affairs Research Communications press release: Heavy drinkers develop behavioral tolerance to alcohol over time on some fine motor tasks, but not on more complex tasks, according to a… Read more »