Skip to content

Coping with stressful organizational change

  • by

From the Inderscience press release: Stress is not a recent phenomenon, but the modern work environment seems to highlight its detrimental effects on employees. This is no more obvious than during times of organisational change.… 

Seeking feedback not always sufficient for stimulating creativity

  • by

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… 

Gaining influence over others does not increase autonomy

  • by

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… 

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

  • by

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…