Categories : *Journal of Applied Psychology
How Employees Can Influence Powerful Leaders
Despite the authority enjoyed by executives and managers, new research suggests that even a lone subordinate voice can influence the actions of a powerholder.
Categories : *Academy of Management Journal
Employees May Not Speak Up Because of the Bystander Effect
Researchers investigate why some employees may be less likely to speak up and offer important feedback to organizational leaders.
Categories : *Journal of Applied Psychology
The Right Way for Employees to Speak Up and Have Their Voices Heard
Researchers conduct three studies to demonstrate the roles of straightforward communication and employee credibility in making sure suggestions are heard.
Categories : *Journal of Occupational Health Psychology
Employees Under Pressure: Work Faster or Work Longer?
Researchers demonstrate the pitfalls of employees working longer or working faster to deal with time pressure.
Categories : *Academy of Management Journal
Competing Against Rivals Increases Risky Behavior
New research indicates that people are more willing to take strategic risks when competing with rivals than when competing with non-rivals.
Categories : *Journal of Applied Psychology
Moral Objection: What Happens When You Stand up to Wrongdoing?
New research helps us sort out the consequences to standing up to unethical behavior. How can we make it easier for everyone to do the right thing?
Categories : *Journal of Applied Psychology
Leaders Add Value by Differing from Existing Organizational Culture
Research shows that organizations benefit when CEOs have a different approach than the existing organizational culture.
Categories : *Journal of Applied Psychology
Employee Stress Can Affect Workplace Communication
Researchers determine that stress can make employees avoid new social contacts or keep to themselves, leading to detrimental workplace outcomes.
Categories : *Journal of Applied Psychology
Leadership and Climate Influence Underreporting of Workplace Accidents
Leader behavior plays an important role in the reporting of workplace accidents, especially when there is a poor ‘safety climate.’
Categories : Culture Engagement Wellness Work-Life Balance
How to Stop Distracting Technology in the Workplace
Modern technology allows us to do some pretty amazing things. One of these things includes playing an engaging game of chess with someone on the opposite side of the planet while sitting at your work desk. Yes, technology can be distracting. But what can employers do about it? How can they make sure that employees focus on the work that they are supposed to be doing?