Tag: work

Study suggests casual consensual flirting among coworkers can reduce stress

From the Washington State University press release: Casual flirting with colleagues at work is relatively harmless and can even be beneficial, new research from Washington State University shows. The study,… Read more »

Study looks at how poor treatment by customers leads to high turnover in the service industry

From the University of British Columbia – Sauder School of Business press release: Whether they’re dealing with impatient diners at a restaurant, handling returns at a clothing store or appeasing… Read more »

Study looks at office distractions and effects on worker productivity

From the University of Houston press release: With seemingly endless emails, phone calls and meetings, it’s no secret that working in an office environment can be quite stressful. Understanding how… Read more »

Study suggests it’s important not to confuse luck with skill when rewarding performance

From the University of Technology Sydney press release: Managers and those who evaluate the performance of others, whether in the workplace or on the sporting field, are likely to be… Read more »

Study suggests firm’s strategic orientation shapes how it resolves workplace disputes

From the University of Illinois at Urbana-Champaign, News Bureau press release: A new paper co-written by a University of Illinois expert who studies labor and employment arbitration examines the strategic… Read more »

Study suggests class bias in hiring is based on a few seconds of speech

From the Yale University press release: Candidates at job interviews expect to be evaluated on their experience, conduct, and ideas, but a new study by Yale researchers provides evidence that… Read more »

Study suggests family members’ emotional attachment limits family firm growth

From the Lancaster University press release: While non-active family members as major shareholders and non-family members on boards and in top management teams will push for profit and encourage growth… Read more »

Study suggests a little kindness goes a long way for worker performance and health

From the Penn State press release: Small gestures of kindness by employers can have big impacts on employees’ health and work performance, according to an international team of researchers. The… Read more »