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‘Zoom Fatigue’ Is No Longer a Thing, New Study Reveals
A recent study led by Johannes Gutenberg University Mainz (JGU) has unveiled that the previously widely-reported phenomenon of “Zoom fatigue” is no longer an issue in today’s work environment. “Zoom fatigue” became a significant topic during the COVID-19 pandemic when employees found themselves exhausted after a day of online meetings. “And this was certainly what…
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Free Meals Motivate Frontline Workers More Than Gym Perks
Free meals and social events significantly boost the motivation and performance of frontline workers, such as cashiers and retail clerks, according to a new study by the University of South Florida. Published in the Journal of Marketing Research, the study examined how different company-sponsored wellness benefits impact customer-facing employees. Categories included food, social, mindfulness, physical…
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Is Using AI for Workplace Communication Damaging Your Credibility?
A new study reveals that while AI tools like ChatGPT, Gemini, Copilot or Claude are prevalent in professional settings, their use in managerial communication might be a double-edged sword. Conducted by Anthony Coman, a researcher at the University of Florida’s Warrington College of Business, and Peter Cardon of the University of Southern California, the study…
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Female Leadership on Corporate Boards Boosts Workplace Safety
The boardrooms of corporate America have long been criticized for their lack of diversity, particularly their exclusion of women. However, legislative changes and investor demands have increasingly pushed companies to recruit female directors. New research from the University of Notre Dame highlights the significant impact these changes can have on workplace safety. The study, conducted…
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Impact of Maternity Leave Policies on Women Tech Jobs
Employer-paid maternity leave policies, designed with good intentions, might be inadvertently barring women from technology roles, according to new research published in the INFORMS journal Management Science. The study analyzed more than 4 million IT job applications across over 7,000 companies, unraveling the unintended consequences of such policies. The research is based on the impact…
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Insights on Social Media Branding for Professional Women Soccer Players
Women’s professional soccer has garnered increasing attention over the last decade, complemented by the rise of social media as a pivotal tool for athletes to enhance their personal brands. A new study by the University of Kansas sheds light on how professional women soccer players in Europe leverage social media for brand promotion and how…
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Workplace Culture Is Key to Encouraging Mental Health Disclosure
A recent study by Simon Fraser University has debunked the commonly held belief that organizations have little influence over whether employees disclose mental health concerns. The research emphasizes that workplace culture, not just formal policies, plays a significant role in encouraging employees to come forward about their mental health challenges. According to the World Health…
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New Study Links Peer Behavior to Employee Turnover
Innovative research led by the University of South Florida (USF) and the University of Cincinnati has unveiled compelling insights into how workplace cohorts — groups of employees who join an organization simultaneously — affect newcomer retention rates. This study offers valuable guidance for companies striving to reduce employee turnover and enhance workforce stability. Cohorts are…
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An App Can Change Your Self-Image at Work: New Study
Confidence is often considered essential for success in the workplace. Now, researchers at the University of California, Riverside, have discovered that confidence and self-image can be enhanced through a simple yet innovative smartphone app. The findings, published in the journal Computers in Human Behavior Reports, provide new insights into the pliability of belief systems traditionally…
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Key to Job Satisfaction and Retention of Nurses: New Study
Scheduling practices are crucial for the job satisfaction and retention of nurses, emphasizing the need for flexibility, transparency, equity and autonomy, according to a recent study conducted by researchers at NYU Rory Meyers College of Nursing. The findings, published in the Western Journal of Nursing Research, underscore the substantial influence that scheduling has on nurses’…
