Categories : *Journal of Applied Psychology
Narcissistic Leaders Can Use Humility to Succeed
Research demonstrates that narcissism can be harnessed with humility, an unlikely combination that may lead to good leadership.
Categories : *Journal of Applied Psychology
Can Work Breaks Increase Employee Productivity?
Researchers investigate how work breaks can lead to increased employee productivity and wellbeing. How can organizations structure breaks to maximize benefits?
Categories : Uncategorized1 Comment
What Science Tells Us About Telecommuting
Is telecommuting an effective work arrangement? A new review of the existing research makes informed conclusions about telecommuting implications for different work outcomes, including job satisfaction, organizational commitment, stress, performance, wages, withdrawal behavior, and firm-level metrics. So what’s the bottom line? Does telecommuting make life better or worse?
Categories : *Personnel Psychology1 Comment
How Personality is Linked to Charismatic Leadership in Different Work Conditions
Research demonstrates how a stressful work environment can play a role in how employees perceive their leaders.
Categories : *Harvard Business Review
Talent Management Lessons from Successful Luxury Brands
Top luxury companies use a unique approach to talent management to stay ahead of the competition. What is their secret?
Categories : *Academy of Management Journal
Why Would People Stigmatize Employees Who Volunteer?
How is volunteering perceived in the workplace? Contrary to expectations, employees who volunteer are viewed both positively and negatively depending on the perceived motives behind the volunteering. The results of a recent study show that volunteering for the “wrong reasons” results in negative judgment and potentially harmful behavior toward employee volunteers.
Categories : *Personnel Psychology
Ethnic and Gender Discrimination When Reviewing Job Resumes
Researchers explore the effects of gender and ethnic discrimination during the employee selection process and explain how organizations can increase fairness.