human resources
Human resources and people managers are being urged to approach the use of artificial intelligence in the workplace with care, particularly when it is introduced…
Negative emotions on the job aren’t always harmful—empathetic leadership matters most
During a widespread crisis, negative emotions do not simply disappear when the workday begins. Employees carry worry, fear, and uncertainty with them into their roles,…
Research Suggests Strict Crisis Rules Can Slow Effective Response
A study carried out by Carlos III University of Madrid (UC3M) argues that successful performance in crisis and emergency contexts depends less on strict rule-following…
Strong leadership is the cornerstone of genuine environmental culture, research reveals
Sustainability efforts ultimately succeed or fail not because of strategy documents, net-zero pledges or carbon targets, but because of how leaders behave day to day.…
From Union Jobs to Going It Alone: How Blue-Collar Workers Adapt
In U.S. states with openly hostile labour policies, workers are far more likely to turn to self-employment. Research shows that employees in these environments are…
Managing Humanity: Can Artificial Intelligence Do It Humanely?
A new study published in the Annals of Tourism Research suggests that Artificial Intelligence (AI)–driven management systems can become more human-centred—if organisations reintroduce human judgement,…
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…
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…
How Leaders Unknowingly Become Dictators at Work
Micromanagement remains a persistent issue in the professional world—a tendency toward overcontrol that stifles collaboration and undermines trust. At Penn State’s School of Labour and…
Understanding Psychological Contract Theory in App-Based and Gig Work Contexts
Psychological contracts refer to the implicit beliefs and informal expectations that underpin the relationship between workers and their employers. Traditionally understood as personal and relational,…
Home is Where the Heart Belongs – Or Does It?
A study co-authored by Bayes Business School delves into the evolving concept of ‘home’, identifying four distinct types, each with unique psychological benefits, suggesting that…
Sharing pizza with colleagues isn’t merely enjoyable — it may enhance your team-building abilities
In an office bustling with new colleagues, one of the team suggests a trip out for pizza. Amid the excitement, one eager colleague hurries to…