The Silver Lining to the Dark Triad Traits
New research demonstrates a positive side to the dark triad. Specifically, job satisfaction may receive a boost due to the pursuit of money.
View ArticleWhich Type of Values Should Employees and Organizations Share?
It is typically assumed that when employees and organizations share values, good things will happen. However, new research demonstrates that this is more likely to occur when the shared values are...
View ArticleThe Different Reasons Behind Feeling Stuck at Work
New research highlights the different motivational factors behind career plateaus.
View ArticleHelp Your Employees Live Their Calling
New research highlights ways that organizations can support their employees and help them live out their calling.
View ArticlePractical Steps to Revitalize the Workplace
When team members are starting to feel hopeless and depleted, help them reflect, actively listen, and then help them refocus.
View ArticleHow Employees Can Shift Their Perspective to Gain a Winning Attitude
When you hit a bump in the road and you are craving for a win at work, reflect, notice, appreciate, and look to others' success for the motivation to keep moving forward.
View ArticleHow Employees Can Turn Boredom Into an Advantage
Instead of running away from boredom in the workplace, you can use it as a push towards reflection, self-growth, and inspiration.
View ArticleWhen Are Advisors Overconfident and How Can We Get More Accurate Predictions?
New research shows that advisors often become overconfident in their advice when it serves their self-interests. This can leave advice-seekers with inaccurate predictions.
View ArticleCan Mindfulness Impact Weekly Motivation and Performance Patterns?
New research shows how trait mindfulness can counteract weekly declines in motivation and performance for employees working in highly demanding jobs.
View ArticleHow to Keep Motivation and Performance Consistently High
Job performance and motivation can fluctuate throughout the workweek. Researchers demonstrate the positive effects of mindfulness and varying the typical schedule.
View ArticleDo Financial Incentives Always Improve Performance?
New research addresses the debate about whether or not financial incentives are beneficial for performance on interesting tasks.
View ArticleCrisis Can Increase Occupational Calling for Nurses
Researchers investigate how nurses respond during times of crisis. What leads them to increased occupational calling and job performance?
View ArticleWhich Leaders Will Psychologically Empower their Followers?
Psychologically empowered leaders are capable of passing their empowerment on to their employees. What factors predict whether or not they actually do it?
View ArticleEmployees Should Share their Goals with High-Status People
Research finds that employees are more likely to achieve if they share their goals with high-status, important people.
View ArticleWhy It’s Better When Employees Set Their Own Goals
Researchers find that employees are less anxious and more motivated when they are able to set their own performance goals.
View ArticleIncrease Work Engagement by Reducing Unnecessary Tasks
Research finds that organizations can increase workplace achievement and employee engagement by reducing unnecessary tasks.
View ArticleThe Key to Motivation and Retention in Age Diverse Workplaces
Age diversity occurs when younger and older workers occupy the same workplace. What can management do to motivate and retain employees under these circumstances?
View ArticleWhen Does Intrinsic Motivation Lead to Worse Job Performance?
Employees who have intrinsic motivation on one task may experience reduced performance on other less interesting tasks.
View ArticleHighly Intelligent Employees May Require Different Performance Goals
Employees with high intelligence may choke under the pressure of ambitious performance goals. How can organizations tailor their approach to better motivate these bright employees?
View ArticleBeware of Perfectionist Employees in the Workplace
Researchers explore the relationships between two facets of perfectionism and various important workplace outcomes.
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