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Does Size Matter For Workgroup Effectiveness?

On July 2, 2009February 5, 2025 By I-O AT WORK

Topic: Teams Publication: Small Group Research Article: Group size, group development, and group productivity. Author: S.A. Wheelan Featured by: Lit Digger When it comes to workgroup teams, YES! You have already probably noticed that working in larger groups often means less cohesiveness and less participation from group members, and often the opportunity for more free-riding. But have you ever wondered if group size matters?

Categories : *Journal of Business Ethics Diversity Recruiting StaffingTags : diversity recruiting staffing

Wanted: Company that is Well-Endowed, Reputable, and Ethical

On July 2, 2009 By I-O AT WORK

Topic: Diversity, Recruiting, Staffing Publication: Journal of Business Ethics Article: Social desirability response bias, gender, and factors influencing organizational commitment: An international study. Author: R.A. Bernardi, S.T. Guptill Featured by: Lit Digger Given today’s economy, job openings are drying up. However, for those companies that DO have open positions to fill, recruiters may still find it valuable to emphasize

Categories : *Research and Practice in Human Resource Management Strategic HR Work-Life BalanceTags : Statistics strategic HR

Which Way at the Intersection of Work and Home?

On July 2, 2009 By I-O AT WORK

Topic: Strategic HR, Work-Life Balance Publication: Research and Practice in Human Resource Management Article:Satisfaction and Perceived Productivity when Professionals Work From Home. Blogger: Sarah Bowen Working from home (WFH) is a clear alternative to the 9-to-5 lifestyle, but what conditions are necessary in order to achieve both satisfaction and productivity when working from home?

Categories : *Academy of ManagementTags : goals performance

The Problem with Workplace Goal Setting

On July 2, 2009October 27, 2019 By I-O AT WORK

Researchers raise strong challenges to the idea that workplace goals are a panacea for good performance.

Categories : *International Journal of Selection and AssessmentTags : discrimination fairness selection

The Role of Attractiveness in Employee Selection

On July 2, 2009November 18, 2019 By I-O AT WORK

Research investigates whether physical attractiveness plays a substantial role in hiring and selection. It may depend on the type of job.

Categories : UncategorizedTags : Uncategorized

Posts By Topic

On June 26, 2009 By I-O AT WORK

Assessment Book Reviews Burnout Change Management Citizenship Behavior Coaching Compensation Conflict Counter-Productive Work Behavior Creativity Culture Decision Making Diversity Emotional Intelligence Employee SatisfactionEvidence Based Management Ethics Fairness Featured Feedback Gender Goals Health & Safety Hodge-Podge Interviewing Job Analysis Job Attitudes Job Design Job Performance Judgement Leadership Management Mentoring Motivation Off

Categories : *Journal of Vocational BehaviorTags : emotions leadership

What Leads to Negative Emotions Toward Supervisors?

On June 26, 2009May 17, 2021 By I-O AT WORK

Research investigates factors that influence workplace emotions and the quality of relationships between employees and supervisors.

Categories : *The Wall Street Journal Assessment Organizational Performance Performance AppraisalTags : assessment organizational performance

Slamming the Door on Performance Reviews

On June 21, 2009 By I-O AT WORK

Topic: Assessment, Organizational Performance, Performance Appraisal Publication: Wall Street journal Article: Get rid of the performance review. Author: S.A. Culbert Feature by: Benjamin Granger Annual pay and performance reviews are rarely fun (We can all attest to that!). But it remains a common practice in many organizations. Surely there’s a good reason why we

Categories : *HR Magazine Motivation Rewards Strategic HRTags : motivation Rewards strategic HR

A more personal “length of service award” makes a difference

On June 20, 2009 By I-O AT WORK

Topic: Motivation, Rewards, Strategic HR, Publication: HR Magazine Article: Length-of-Service Awards Becoming More Personal. Author: R.R. Hastings Featured by: Sarah Bowen Length-of-service awards (the small gold pin or certificate at the bottom of your junk drawer) can be truly rewarding when managed in the proper way. However, when carelessness is evident in such gestures, employees do not

Categories : *Research and Practice in Human Resource Management Strategic HR Work-Life BalanceTags : Statistics strategic HR

Parents More Likely to Get By With a Little Help from…

On June 20, 2009 By I-O AT WORK

Topic: Strategic HR, Work-Life Balance Publication: Research and Practice in Human Resource Management Article: The Influence of Support at Work and Home on Work Family Conflict: Does Gender Make a Difference? Blogger: Sarah Bowen A recent study study observed levels of managerial and spousal support in relation to Work-Family Conflict (WFC). A sample of 185 married Malaysian, Chinese and Indian accountants that had at least one child were surveyed through mailed questionnaires. Gender was specifically examined in order to distinguish the varying roles