From the Johns Hopkins press release via EurekAlert!: It’s not just in movies where nerds get their revenge. A study by a Johns Hopkins University business professor finds that social rejection can inspire imaginative thinking,…
From the Queen Mary, University of London press release via EurekAlert!: People who give positive encouragement and constructive criticism could be wasting their breath according to the latest research from a psychology expert at Queen…
From the Norwegian Institute of Health press release via ScienceDaily: Long-term sick leave is a burden for individuals and society at large, yet very little is known about the underlying reasons for it. Researchers at…
From the UBC press release: People who worry about workplace rejection or sabotage can end up bringing it upon themselves, according to University of British Columbia research. The UBC Sauder School of Business study reveals…
From the Boston College press release via EurekAlert!: Matchmaking managers can improve customer relations and increase repeat business by pairing employees and customers with similar personalities, according to a report in the latest edition of…
From the University of Akron press release: Arrogant bosses can drain the bottom line because they are typically poor performers who cover up their insecurities by disparaging subordinates, leading to organizational dysfunction and employee turnover.…
From the North Carolina State University press release: New research from North Carolina State University shows that informal social networks play an important role when it comes to finding jobs in both the United States…
From the Inderscience press release via EurekAlert!: Your inappropriate Facebook profile, posts and photos could lose you your next job, according to an in-depth study of employers from six different industries. The conclusion of a…
From the Society for Industrial & Organizational Psychology (SIOP) press release by Alex Alusheff via ScienceDaily: Social networking websites offer a potentially large amount of personal information to organizations about job applicants. However, one SIOP…
From the Association for Psychological Science press release: When evaluating job applicants, employers want to be sure that they choose the right person for the job. Many employers, from consulting firms to federal agencies, will…