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, a positive effect depends on…
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 by a Michigan State University…
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 to job opportunities? A new…
From the University of Kent press release: Moving up the greasy pole in the office does not make people feel more personally free, new research has shown. The research, from the University of Kent, looked at…
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 undermine information sharing, according to…
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 attend work when feeling sick.…
From the Queen Mary University of London press release: The extent to which we prioritise work versus family life may be shaped by our childhood experiences in the family home, according to a study co-authored by…
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 workers had to disclose their…
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 PetSmart Distinguished Chair of Marketing…
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, such as air traffic control…