Consumers Place More Weight on Distrust Than Trust
Opening the door to a holiday rental after a long journey only to find it hasn’t been cleaned as promised is enough to leave anyone…
social psychology
Reading the Room Is the First Step to Leading Change
When Ted Lasso stepped in as coach of struggling AFC Richmond in the hit television series Ted Lasso, he brought an upbeat, hands-on leadership style…
Perfectionism at work may shift focus from self-standards to managerial expectations, study finds
For many employees who experience perfectionism in their work, the challenge is not only about setting high personal standards. New research suggests that outcomes may…
New Findings Suggest Hairdressers Could Contribute to Climate Action
Hairdressers across the United Kingdom are emerging as influential yet often overlooked voices in the effort to address climate change. New research conducted by academics…
How Adopting a ‘Growth Mindset’ Strengthens Entrepreneurial Adaptability
A recent study highlights the significant role that a growth mindset plays in helping entrepreneurs cope with business challenges. The research suggests that founders who…
Encouraged in Theory, Rejected in Practice: The Cost of Consumer Stigma
A newly released study in the Journal of Consumer Psychology highlights a quiet contradiction within ethical consumer behaviour. While many shoppers express strong moral approval…
Why the busiest workplace can feel like the most isolating place of all
A sweeping new scholarly review brings much-needed clarity to what many employees quietly experience each day: a persistent sense of loneliness at work. Published in…
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…
The Subtle Power of Negativity in Team Management
In the corporate world, leaders are frequently encouraged to adopt the “Ted Lasso” approach when engaging with their employees. Ted Lasso, the fictional football coach…
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…
Creating a Comprehensive Measure for Employee Well-Being
The definition of worker well-being within the modern workplace has evolved significantly, transcending traditional metrics like wages and material wealth to embrace more complex dimensions…
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…