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Categories : *Journal of Applied PsychologyTags : job performancejob satisfaction

The Connection Between Self-Esteem and Job Satisfaction

On September 16, 2013June 10, 2025 By I-O AT WORK

This study includes an important note for employers regarding employees’ perception of success. Fortunately, the right type of intervention may improve job satisfaction and ultimately job performance.

Categories : *Journal of Applied PsychologyTags : job performancelearningtraining

Harder Practice Leads to Better Performance

On September 13, 2013June 10, 2025 By I-O AT WORK

Does a specific type of practice leads to better performance? Researchers in this study sought to answer that question, and the answer may prove relevant for organizations.

Categories : *Academy of Management JournalTags : job performancepersonalityteams

Do Introverted or Neurotic Employees Have an Advantage?

On September 11, 2013June 10, 2025 By I-O AT WORK

Researchers demonstrate that introverted or neurotic employees tend to perform better over time on teams and group tasks.

Categories : *Journal of Applied PsychologyTags : burnoutpersonalityselectionstress

Emotional Labor: The True Cost of Service With a Smile

On September 9, 2013June 10, 2025 By I-O AT WORK

Research explores why some employees are better suited to performing the emotional labor that is typically required in the customer service industry.

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Categories : *Harvard Business ReviewTags : cultureJob Designperformancework environment

How to Design a Successful Organizational Culture

On September 6, 2013June 10, 2025 By I-O AT WORK

Harvard Business Review offers tips on how organizations can create a positive company culture and productive workplace for employees.

Categories : *Personnel PsychologyTags : burnoutjob performancejob satisfactionstress

Emotional Labor: How Faking a Smile at Work Affects Job Satisfaction

On September 4, 2013September 6, 2023 By I-O AT WORK

Research compares employees who use surfacing acting versus deep acting, and finds that surface acting can lead to stress and decreased job satisfaction.

Categories : *Journal of Applied PsychologyTags : decision makingjob performanceleadership1 Comment

Effective Decision-Making for Leaders: Lessons from The Military

On August 30, 2013June 10, 2025 By I-O AT WORK

Effective decision-making is critical to successful leadership. However, not all decisions are created equal. Military leaders make their best decisions by taking into account the whole view of a situation, not just following rules or repeating past choices.

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Categories : *Harvard Business ReviewTags : decision makinggender

How Selling To Women Differs from Selling to Men

On August 28, 2013June 10, 2025 By I-O AT WORK

Researchers explain different ways that organizations can make more effective sales pitches by tailoring their approaches based on gender.

Categories : *Personnel PsychologyTags : citizenship behaviorwellnesswork environment

Building a Positive Work Environment through Acts of Kindness

On August 26, 2013June 10, 2025 By I-O AT WORK

Researchers demonstrate the importance of kindness and helping in the workplace, especially in the face of workplace stress.

Categories : *Journal of Applied PsychologyTags : business strategy

Outsiders Are Better Negotiators Than Insiders

On August 23, 2013June 10, 2025 By I-O AT WORK

Researchers explain how team outsiders possess a natural advantage during negotiations. Why does this occur?

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