Categories : *Journal of Applied Psychology
The Effects of Workplace Injustice on Bystanders
Researchers find that workplace injustices can have additional negative impact on bystanders. How can organizations prevent a vicious cycle?
Categories : *Journal of Applied Psychology
How Letters of Recommendation Can Hurt Female Job Candidates
Researchers discover that “helping” terms typically used to praise females in letters of recommendation may actually be making them appear less qualified.
Categories : *Personnel Psychology
The Effectiveness of Error Management Training
Researchers investigate an employee learning technique called error management training. Does it work equally for all members of the workforce?
Categories : *Journal of Applied Psychology1 Comment
Cheated Employees: Less Organizational Commitment and Less Creativity
Research finds that psychological contract breaches can lead employees to become less creative at work.
Categories : *Academy of Management
Customer Satisfaction Surveys May Introduce Bias Against Women and Minorities
Research shows that customer satisfaction survey responses tend to be biased against females and minorities. What can organizations do about this?
How to Evaluate Bias on Selection Tests
Researchers discuss how selection tests are evaluated for bias or unfairness. They explain that a common statistical technique may lead to misleading results for practitioners.
Categories : Human Resource Management Review
How to Use Assessment Centers for Employee Selection
Researchers discuss best practices for using assessment centers to select or promote employees.
Categories : *Journal of Applied Psychology
Workplace Fairness is Crucial for Powerful Supervisors
Researchers find that workplace fairness is especially important for leaders who are powerful, and less important for leaders who are not powerful.
Categories : *Journal of Applied Psychology1 Comment
How Performance Appraisals Are Affected by Bias
Recent research finds that performance appraisal ratings are often affected by the biases harbored by the rater. What are the implications for organizations?
Looking for a Job? Be Careful About Social Media Posts
Research considers who is more likely to share inappropriate personal information on social media posts. The implications for job seekers and the employee selection process are discussed.