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Categories : *Consulting Psychology Journal: Practice and ResearchTags : burnout

One Way to Reduce Employee Absenteeism

On March 9, 2012April 4, 2023 By I-O AT WORK

If time is money, how do corporations reduce the amount of time that their employees miss from work, and in turn, make more money? In addressing this line of inquiry, Spetch, Howland, and Lowman investigated the relationship between the utilization of the employee assistance program (EAP) and absenteeism over a

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Categories : *Journal of Applied Social PsychologyTags : personalityselection

Using Facebook to Assess Job Applicant Personality

On March 7, 2012April 4, 2023 By I-O AT WORK

Researchers explore the use of Facebook profiles to assess job applicant personality.

Categories : *Journal of Applied PsychologyTags : employee satisfactionmotivation

Employee Moods and Workplace Proactivity

On March 5, 2012June 23, 2023 By I-O AT WORK

Researchers show that good moods and a high level of activation are good for employee proactivity.

Categories : *International Journal of Selection and AssessmentTags : personalityselection

Applicant Perceptions of Cognitive Ability Testing

On March 2, 2012April 5, 2023 By I-O AT WORK

Researchers investigate how job applicants may perceive intelligence tests. What is the role of individual differences?

Categories : *Personnel PsychologyTags : assessmentfairnessinterviewingorganizational justiceselection

Are Cognitive Ability Tests Insulting to Job Applicants?

On February 29, 2012June 10, 2025 By I-O AT WORK

Research finds that cognitive ability tests may be insulting to certain job applicants. Should organizations still use them?

Categories : *International Journal of Selection and AssessmentTags : selection

Can Hope Help Get People Hired?

On February 27, 2012May 11, 2023 By I-O AT WORK

Research investigates the role of hope in the personnel selection process.

Categories : *Harvard Business ReviewTags : cultureemployee satisfaction

Creating Happiness at Work

On February 22, 2012April 5, 2023 By I-O AT WORK

A researcher explains the important the role of happiness in the workplace.

Categories : *Journal of Personality and Social PsychologyTags : development

Praise For Effort, Not Ability

On February 17, 2012April 5, 2023 By I-O AT WORK

Research demonstrates that children perform better when praised for their effort instead of their intelligence. What are the implications for the workplace?

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Categories : *Personnel PsychologyTags : leadershippersonality

Predicting Executives’ Ability to Think Strategically

On February 13, 2012May 11, 2023 By I-O AT WORK

Researchers offer advice for organizations seeking to increase the level of strategic thinking among their leaders and employees.

Categories : *Journal of Applied PsychologyTags : turnoverwork-life balance

Supporting New Mothers in the Workplace

On February 10, 2012April 5, 2023 By I-O AT WORK

Research findings shed light on how organizations can better support new mothers.

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