Categories : *Journal of Applied Psychology1 Comment
Employee Sleepiness is Harmful for the Workplace
Researchers discover the dangers of tired employees and discuss ways that organizations can ensure that it does not become a harmful problem.
Categories : *Journal of Applied Psychology1 Comment
Specific Cognitive Abilities Can Benefit Selection Programs
Organizations that test for specific cognitive abilities can enhance their employee selection programs, and ultimately improve employee job performance.
Categories : *Harvard Business Review1 Comment
Workplace Privacy is a Growing Need
Facebook walls, Twitter feeds, nosy co-workers peeking over cubicles, sometimes it feels like our privacy is under constant attack. But even though workplace privacy is a growing concern for many employees, not everyone has the same privacy needs. What can organizations do to fulfill the privacy needs of all their employees?
Categories : *Journal of Applied Psychology
Climate Uniformity: A New Concept with Important Organizational Outcomes
Organizational climate can be a tricky subject, especially when there are multiple distinct opinions about the quality of a workplace. So what happens when some employees feel organizational support and other employees don’t? Poor communication, heightened task-conflict, and poor performance can occur.
Categories : *Harvard Business Review
Back to the Drawing Board: Surviving Career Setbacks
Suddenly everything has gone wrong! Whether it’s a failed project or a failed career, workplace setbacks can derail even the most well-laid plans. What can employees do in response? A new article says determine the reason for failure, identify new goals, and seize the moment.
Categories : *Journal of Applied Psychology
Unjust Leadership May Lead to Team Cohesiveness
New research demonstrates that employees may work together more cohesively in the face of unjust leadership.
Categories : *Journal of Applied Psychology1 Comment
How to Reduce the Harmful Effects of Workplace Stereotypes
Research investigates the effectiveness of common strategies used to combat workplace stereotypes. Which methods are more effective?
Categories : Uncategorized
Workplace Bullying: Corrupt and Harmful to Organizations
Researchers explain that workplace bullying is a form of institutional corruption that can ultimately undermine organizational success.