Tag: workplace

Study suggests bullying bosses negatively impact employee performance and behaviour

From the Portland State University press release: Employees bullied by their bosses are more likely to report unfairness and work stress, and consequently become less committed to their jobs or… Read more »

Study suggests that in small groups, people follow high-performing leaders

From the NYU Tandon School of Engineering press release: While the “wisdom of the crowd” shapes the behavior of large groups of people, less is known about small-group dynamics and… Read more »

Study suggests people who cunningly use cooperation and egoism are ‘unbeatable’

From the Max-Planck-Gesellschaft press release: Cooperating with other people makes many things easier. However, competition is also a characteristic aspect of our society. In their struggle for contracts and positions,… Read more »

Study suggests that strategic language use maximizes the chances of influencing an audience

From the City University London press release: For even the most stoic entrepreneur, facing a panel of potential investors can be like walking onto the set of ‘Dragon’s Den’. But… Read more »

Study suggests positive well-being may protect against depression in people with autism

From the Wiley press release: In an Autism Research study of 36 newly employed adults with autism spectrum disorder who were participating in a supported employment program, positive well-being — or a… Read more »

Study looks at how parent’s job stress affects children’s health

From the University of Houston press release: Researchers have long known that sick children can affect a company’s bottom line, as employees are distracted or have to take time off… Read more »

Study suggests a co-worker’s rudeness can affect your sleep — and your partner’s

From the Portland State University press release: Rudeness. Sarcastic comments. Demeaning language. Interrupting or talking over someone in a meeting. Workplace incivilities such as these are becoming increasingly common, and… Read more »