Categories : *Journal of Business and Psychology
The Pros and Cons of Being a Jerk at Work
There are many examples of successful jerks in the businesses world. Could there be some hidden benefit of this unsavory personality?
Categories : *Journal of Applied Psychology
Territorial Marking Can Impact Workplace Creativity
Researchers explore what happens when employees claim creative ideas as their own, and “mark their territory.” How does it affect the creative process?
Categories : *Journal of Applied Psychology
Transformational Leadership Benefits Everyone
Research demonstrates that transformational leadership provides advantages for the leaders who practice it and the employees inspired by it.
Categories : *Journal of Applied Psychology
Narcissistic Leaders Can Use Humility to Succeed
Research demonstrates that narcissism can be harnessed with humility, an unlikely combination that may lead to good leadership.
Categories : *Personnel Psychology1 Comment
How Personality is Linked to Charismatic Leadership in Different Work Conditions
Research demonstrates how a stressful work environment can play a role in how employees perceive their leaders.
Categories : Uncategorized
The Psychology of Unemployment: Can Personality Change?
Researchers investigate whether a period of unemployment can lead to personality changes, and whether gender makes a difference.
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.