Categories : *Journal of Vocational Behavior
Some Employees Are Simply More Likely to Leave Their Jobs
Researchers explore employee turnover and try to determine if certain employees are more likely to leave a job.
Categories : *Journal of Vocational Behavior
Diversity Depends on Colleague Support
Researchers discuss diversity in the workplace and how employees can support their colleagues.
Categories : *Journal of Vocational Behavior
How to Select Employees Who Will Stick Around
Researchers find that new employees who are more sure of their career paths at the time of hiring are less likely to leave the organization.
Categories : *Journal of Vocational Behavior
Does Similarity Make It Easier to Adjust to a New Job?
Organizational newcomers carry the stress of adjusting to their new jobs, working with new people, and learning the ins and outs of a new organization. Previous research has shown that when organizational newcomers engage in proactive adjustment behavior (e.g., feedback seeking, relationship building), they are more likely to be committed to
Categories : *Journal of Vocational Behavior
How Political Skill Can Lead to Improved Job Performance
Researchers find that political skill is associated with higher job performance, but only in certain environments.
Categories : *Journal of Vocational Behavior
Which Employees Are More Likely to Change Careers?
Researchers explore the factors that predict whether someone will change careers. What are the organizational implications?
Categories : *Journal of Vocational Behavior
How to Improve the Experience of Part-Time Employees
Researchers compare part-time employees with relatively flexible daily schedules with those who have relatively rigid schedules. How does this impact job satisfaction and job performance?
Categories : *Journal of Vocational Behavior
Employee Burnout: Is It the Same for Men and Women?
Researchers find that men and women may experience burnout differently, although both groups are susceptible to it. What can organizations do to better support employees?
Categories : *Journal of Vocational Behavior
When Will Employees Leave Bad Mentors?
Researchers discuss bad mentoring relationships. When will employees leave a bad mentor and seek a new one?
Categories : *Journal of Vocational Behavior
Are Higher Paying Jobs More Satisfying?
Researchers find that the link between job salary and job satisfaction is not very strong. What are the implications for organizations?