Categories : *Journal of Business and Psychology
The Recipe for Creating Proactive Employees
Researchers discover that adaptability and job satisfaction are crucial components of workplace proactivity. Why is this the case?
Categories : Uncategorized
Working From Home Can Keep Employees Happy
For some jobs, working from home is just not possible. This is especially true if you are an assembly line technician, postal worker, coal miner, or pirate. But in the new economy, many professions require little else but a computer and mouse. This is why telework—or working from home—is all the rage. But does it work? And is it good for employees?
Categories : Academy of Management Review
The Hidden Danger of Narcissistic Leaders
Research shows that overly narcissistic leaders may view themselves as central to the organization’s identity, with negative effects to follow.
Categories : *Journal of Applied Psychology
Will Competitive Employees Help Themselves or Help the Team?
Researchers consider when performance-minded employees use their competitiveness to either help themselves or help their team.
Categories : *Journal of Applied Psychology
How to Survive Toxic Work Relationships by Thriving
Researchers demonstrate that employees can use thriving as a means to counteract the negative effects of bad workplace relationships.
Categories : *Journal of Applied Psychology
Effective Negotiation: When Does Expressing Sadness Work?
Researchers discover that expressing sadness may be an effective strategy during high-stakes negotiation, but only under certain circumstances.
Categories : *Journal of Applied Psychology
Manager Personality Can Lead to Organization-Wide Performance
Specific personality traits of leaders, including conscientiousness, extraversion, and emotional stability, are useful for predicting organizational success.
Categories : *Journal of Applied Psychology
Which Type of Personality Leads to Workplace Safety?
Researchers find that certain employees are more likely to behave in a safe manner, but fostering a safety climate is the best way to prevent accidents.
Categories : *Journal of Business and Psychology
How to Design a Resume That Will Get You Hired
In today’s world of work, you’re always thinking about the next job. But have you thought about how your resume makes people perceive you? Have you thought about what aspects of your resume might make you seem more hirable and land you the job of your dreams? If you haven’t thought about these things, it’s not too late. Recent research provides some practical advice on how you can make your resume shine!
Categories : *Journal of Applied Psychology1 Comment
Intelligence Testing: Is It Always the Smartest Thing to Do?
Researchers support intelligence testing for predicting task performance, but demonstrate areas in which personality testing may work as well or even better.