A new Simon Fraser University study is challenging a commonly held misconception that there’s little organizations can do to encourage employees to disclose mental health concerns.
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Good workplace culture key to improving lawyers’ well-being
A new study of Australian lawyers shows that workplace culture is critical to improving their well-being, according to researchers from The Australian National University (ANU) and the University of Melbourne.
Sensitive yet empathetic: The dual nature of highly sensitive persons in the workplace
Work stress is a prevalent issue globally, and a recent study from Japan highlights a distinct group of employees who perceive stress in a unique way. Highly sensitive persons (HSPs), known for their …
Firms that read more perform better: Researchers analyze online reading habits from employees across firms worldwide
By analyzing online reading behavior across millions of firms worldwide, a new study out of the Complexity Science Hub (CSH) connects how much information companies consume and how the consumption relates …
Research explores how workplace culture and social relationships are associated with workplace bullying
Workplace bullying poses a serious threat to employees’ health and well-being. A recent study conducted at the University of Eastern Finland sheds new light on the impact of social relationships on workplace …
Masculinity worries linked to revenge, avoidance in workplace
To forgive is to move on and set a foundation for a brighter future. In the workplace, forgiveness makes for healthier and more effective workgroups, especially when co-worker transgressions are minor …
Employees should not bear the sole responsibility for learning in remote work
Competence requirements in the workplace are growing at a tremendous pace as technology advances and remote work is becoming increasingly normalized. Work-related formal training, too, increasingly takes …
Committed a workplace gaffe? You will survive it (and you may even get promoted)
Nearly everybody has emailed the wrong thing to the wrong person at the wrong time. It’s a leveler in modern workplaces. The consequences of errors may be immense or trivial, but not much can change that …
Companies with emotionally intelligent managers make more money, research shows
Companies with emotionally intelligent managers are not only nicer places to work, but also make more money, new research says.
Why some abusive bosses get a pass from their employees
Why do employees sometimes accept working for an abusive boss?
Humble leaders boost employees’ workplace status and leadership potential, finds study
There are many different types of workplace leaders, from those who prioritize the needs of team members and the organization above their own, to authentic leaders who foster openness, trust and transparency.
Prioritizing your phone over your partner affects creativity in the workplace for women
Focusing attention on your mobile phone instead of your partner doesn’t just strain your relationship—it also affects women’s creativity in the workplace, caution researchers from the Universities of Bath, Aston, and IESE Business School.
Be humble to succeed in the workplace, says study
While a dominant personality can help you climb the corporate ladder, new research shows there is also a “humble route” to career advancement.
White men who experience workplace harassment become allies of diversity efforts
White men who have experienced workplace harassment themselves are more likely to support efforts to combat race and gender bias in their organizations, according to a new University of Michigan study.
How AI alters middle managers’ work
The introduction of artificial intelligence is a significant part of the digital transformation bringing challenges and changes to the job descriptions among management.