Workplace First Impressions Can Influence Hiring and Promotions Within Seconds

25 August 2026

Making a good impression at work may depend less on polishing a résumé and more on strengthening communication skills. A large analysis of more than…

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How Leaders Unknowingly Become Dictators at Work

19 April 2025

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…

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Leaders with ‘Jekyll and Hyde’ Traits Cause Lasting Harm, According to Recent Study

22 November 2024

There is a scenario worse than having an abusive boss, and that is a boss who believes they can compensate for their negative behaviour by…

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How Some Abusive Managers Are Tolerated by Their Staff

12 August 2024

Recent research suggests that employees are more inclined to overlook abusive behaviour from leaders who are perceived as high performers, often rationalizing the abuse as…

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Positive outcomes arise when leaders contemplate their errors

23 April 2024

While some leaders commonly hold that presenting an image of perfection to their teams is essential, recent research highlights the advantages of introspection and learning…

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Enhancing your balance between work and personal life can make you a more proficient leader in the workplace

20 April 2024

Recent research suggests that turning off notifications and stepping away from work emails after office hours could enhance one’s leadership qualities. Leaders who distinguish between…

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Managers practising active listening can diminish the sense of job insecurity among employees

25 March 2024

Amid the financial upheavals triggered by the COVID-19 pandemic and the ensuing instability across a rapidly evolving global economy, many workers will likely encounter job…

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