Human Resources
A new study from the University of Surrey suggests that a slight change in business education may help reshape how future managers lead. By teaching…
Mandatory office-based work risks widening Europe’s regional inequalities
Remote working has the potential to reshape how people live and work, offering greater control over daily routines and reducing the pressures associated with commuting.…
The Strange Logic Behind Cutting Exceptional Talent
Why do some of the most prestigious employers on the planet—iconic names like McKinsey, Goldman Sachs, and elite corporate law firms—invest so heavily in recruiting…
The Hidden Trade-Offs of the National Living Wage: A Decline in Labour Mobility?
New research conducted by Bayes Business School, formerly known as Cass, has demonstrated that the introduction of the National Living Wage (NLW) in April 2016…
From reverie to revelation: daydreaming linked to greater sense of purpose at work, WashU research shows
The stories of leaders whose sudden insights transformed their careers are almost legendary. From Julia Child discovering her culinary voice at fifty, to Sara Blakely…
Frontline staff respond better to free meals than gym perks, USF research finds
A new study from the University of South Florida reveals that frontline employees, such as cashiers and retail clerks, are far more motivated by free…
Flourishing teams fuel success
James Ritchie-Dunham, a clinical associate professor of strategy at Texas McCombs, has long been intrigued by the question of why some work teams appear happier…
Studies reveal nonprofits’ use of flexible labour harms operations and offers no long-term financial advantage
In recent years, businesses, governments, and nonprofit organisations alike have been urged to “do more with less,” with efficiency often promoted as the guiding principle.…
Research shows team leaders’ listening styles shape how well high-tech teams listen
Does the way a team manager listens shape how the entire team listens? A new study led by Dr Osnat Bouskila-Yam of the Baruch Ivcher…
Apparently, ‘team’ does come with a little ‘me’ after all
A recent study conducted by Texas A&M University has upended traditional assumptions about how teams best learn and retain complex skills. While teamwork is often…
Unemployment Benefits Seen as Better Option Than Low-Paying Jobs
You’ve likely come across the familiar expression: “It should be worth our time to work.” This notion is not exclusive to countries with limited public…
Thriving at Work: Are Grit and Talent Enough for Minority Professionals?
After reviewing 337 peer-reviewed journal articles exploring disparities in career success between minority and non-minority groups, Dr Melika Shirmohammadi, Assistant Professor of Human Resource Development,…