Tag: work

Seeking feedback not always sufficient for stimulating creativity

From the Universiteit van Amsterdam (UVA) press release: It is widely believed that seeking feedback from colleagues, managers, friends and family enhances employees’ creativity. But is this always the case? No,… Read more »

Study suggests abusive bosses may feel good – but only for a while

From the Michigan State University press release: Being a jerk to your employees may actually improve your well-being, but only for a short while, suggests new research on abusive bosses co-authored… Read more »

When it comes to looking for jobs, it’s not how many you know, but how well you know them

From the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences press release: While online networking sites enable individuals to increase their professional connections, to what extent do these ties actually lead… Read more »

‘Smiley’ emojis in formal workplace e-mails could create frowns

From the American Associates, Ben-Gurion University of the Negev press release: A smiley face emoji and similar emoticons included in work-related e-mails may not create a positive impression and could even… Read more »

Study suggests managers can help prevent employees from working while sick

From the Wiley press release: A new study indicates that managerial support can help prevent employees who work extremely hard out of an obsessive drive (‘workaholics’) from forcing themselves to… Read more »

Study suggests individuals with bipolar disorder need workplace support

From the University of Michigan press release: People with bipolar disorder often find themselves unemployed due to exclusion, stigma and stereotypes directed at them at work, a new study found. These… Read more »

Study suggests managers often overestimate customer satisfaction

From the Indiana University press release: Despite the millions companies spend to gather information about customer satisfaction, senior managers often fail to understand those customers’ expectations. Neil A. Morgan, professor and… 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 »