Tag: work

Study suggests empowered employees are more proactive … even when they don’t trust their leader

From the Frontiers press release: New research confirms that employees with empowering leaders are more proactive and, for the first time, shows that this effect occurs by increasing “role breadth… Read more »

Study examines workplace incivility: the silent epidemic

From the Texas A&M University press release: Workplace incivility is taking over our organizations, professional relationships and everyday interactions. According to Dr. Jia Wang, associate professor of human resource development,… Read more »

Study suggests nurses’ depression tied to increased likelihood of medical errors

From the Ohio State University press release: Depression is common among nurses and is linked to a higher likelihood they’ll make medical errors, new research suggests. The study found that… Read more »

Study examines effect of looks on job applications

From the American Psychological Association press release: While good-looking people are generally believed to receive more favorable treatment in the hiring process, when it comes to applying for less desirable jobs,… Read more »

Study suggests workers may ‘choke’ under pressure of non-monetary incentives

From the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville press release: Competition for non-monetary awards can have adverse effects on performance and may cause employees to “choke” under pressure, according to a new study… Read more »

Study suggests middle managers sometimes turn to unethical behavior to face unrealistic expectations

From the Penn State press release: While unethical behavior in organizations is often portrayed as flowing down from top management, or creeping up from low-level positions, a team of researchers suggest… Read more »

To kickstart creativity, offer money, not plaudits, study finds

From the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign press release: How should employers reward creative types for turning in fresh, inventive work: with a plaque or a party recognizing their achievement, or… Read more »