Sales Quotas Aren’t One-Size-Fits-All
Sales quotas have long been a staple in boosting performance, serving as a tried-and-tested mechanism to incentivise sales teams. However, their effectiveness is far from…
psychological science
Studies Indicate That Anxiety Over Personal Finances Can Lead to Abusive Behaviour by Leaders in the Workplace
Recent findings from Colorado State University suggest that leaders experiencing financial distress are more likely to mistreat their subordinates, with this tendency being more pronounced…
Decreasing Mobile Phone Usage Boosts Job Satisfaction
The findings of this recent study are particularly enlightening for employers who are often faced with enhancing work satisfaction and motivation among their employees. Employers…
Amidst the Pandemic, Employers Who Cultivated ‘Collective Engagement’ Saw Reduced Employee Turnover
A recent study highlights that specific workplaces managed to significantly curb employee turnover during the COVID-19 pandemic better than others. Researchers discovered that business units…
Shifting Trends in Volunteering: Adapting to Steady-State Brand Relationships in Organizations
A recent study by researchers at Emlyon Business School and HEC Montreal, soon to be published in the Journal of Marketing, is a significant contribution…
Impact of Comparison Options on Stock Purchase Decisions
When a company first goes public on the stock exchange, the corresponding securities are known as IPO (initial public offering) shares. These shares typically exhibit…
Transforming Perspectives on Hiring through Socioeconomic Insights
A study of significant relevance to the current discourse on hiring practices, published by the American Psychological Association, reveals a shift in perspective across the…
Transforming Rudeness: How Embracing Guilt Elevates Workplace Kindness
We’ve all experienced those moments in the hustle and bustle of daily professional life. Whether it’s a restless night’s sleep or a challenging commute, sometimes…
Enhancing your balance between work and personal life can make you a more proficient leader in the workplace
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…
Telecommuting offers advantages and disadvantages for employee wellness
Telecommuting can enable employees to lead more fulfilling lives, boasting improved mental health and greater engagement in their work. However, recent research from Cornell University’s…
Is Your Boss an Asshole?
Many are intrigued by the question of what precisely constitutes an unpleasant individual. Almost everyone can identify at least one person who is particularly challenging…
Working under a bad boss can lead to a decline in your job performance
When an employee experiences mistreatment from their boss, such as being shouted at, criticized, or having their work claimed by their superior, even if it…