Say goodbye to online meeting burnout
When the COVID-19 pandemic confined millions to their homes, endless hours spent in front of a webcam gave rise to a new expression: “Zoom fatigue.”…
Workplace
Selfish or Supportive? How Gender Shapes Patterns of Sponsorship at Work
In today’s highly competitive industries, workplace sponsorship is increasingly recognised as a decisive factor in career progression. Yet new research from the Rady School of…
Unravelling Quiet Quitting: Stevens Researchers Launch Cross-Disciplinary Study into Workplace Trends
Have you ever felt yourself slipping into a mode at work where you do only what is necessary — no staying late, no volunteering for…
If Problem-Solvers Drive Success, Why Do Leaders Empower Yes-Men?
Two newly published studies reveal a paradox at the heart of many organisations: leaders are significantly less likely to empower employees who raise concerns, even…
Study Reveals 9% of Young American Workers Use Alcohol or Drugs While on the Job
A recent study has revealed that nearly one in ten young workers in the United States use alcohol, marijuana, or more complex substances such as…
Is Your Colleague a Snoop? BU Study Shows Workplace Spying Raises Stress Levels
Nosy colleagues are a nearly universal fixture in the modern workplace—those individuals who peer over your shoulder at your screen, linger too long during conversations…
Study reveals 1 in 12 workers in the UK face threats or violence on the job
A newly released study has uncovered that 1 in 12 workers in the United Kingdom experienced threats, insults, or physical attacks in their workplace within…
Workplace Help is Filtered Through Emotional Expression
New research from Washington State University’s Carson College of Business highlights emotional expression’s decisive role in how help is perceived in the workplace. While helping…
SFU Study Highlights Workplace Culture as Crucial for Open Mental Health Conversations
A recent study from Simon Fraser University challenges the widely held assumption that organisations have little influence over whether employees disclose mental health concerns. Despite…
Taking Credit for Colleagues’ Ideas Damages Vital Knowledge Resources, New Study Finds
If you’ve ever put forward a thoughtful idea in a meeting, only to hear it echoed by someone else moments later—with them receiving all the…
New Study Reveals That Employee Self-Confidence Enhances Workplace Conduct and Morality
Recent research spearheaded by Aston University and published in the journal Personality and Individual Differences has highlighted the critical role of self-efficacy in shaping workplace…
Does Your Work Bring You Joy? Exploring Insights from Job Satisfaction Statistics
Sometimes, the gloom extends well beyond the typical Monday melancholy at work. Research conducted at the University of Georgia has indicated that job dissatisfaction can…