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New Study Reveals Emotional Labor’s Toll on Mental Health
Faking emotions at work can lead to burnout and negatively affect mental health, according to a recent study led by researchers from the University of Mississippi and Lebanese American University. The study, published in Industrial Marketing Management, delves into how image management, particularly in sales, impacts mental health and well-being over time. “Faking It” Comes…
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How to Avoid Workplace Mediocrity Trap: Rutgers Study
Confidence, persistence and ingenuity have long been hailed as crucial traits for professional success. However, new research from Rutgers University suggests that traits like maintaining the status quo may also play an essential role within teams. The study, published in the Journal of Occupational Health Psychology, indicates that workplace envy can lead to the ostracism…
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New Study Exposes Gender Bias in Leadership Programs
Passion is often heralded as a key indicator of leadership potential, but a new study published in the INFORMS journal Organization Science reveals that it doesn’t benefit everyone equally. The research indicates significant gender biases, disadvantaging women while favoring men. “Passion is one criterion that managers often use to evaluate leadership potential, but our findings…
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How Workplaces Can Better Support Electric Vehicle Drivers
A new study from the University of California San Diego has unveiled a cutting-edge computational tool designed to help institutions create more effective electric vehicle (EV) charging networks. Published in the journal Renewable Energy, the study addresses the challenges faced by organizations looking to support the burgeoning number of employees switching to electric vehicles. “Early…
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New Study Redefines Optimal Team Organization for Idea Generation
Managers often grapple with the challenge of organizing employees for optimal idea generation. Recent research from Binghamton University sheds light on this dilemma, revealing unexpected insights into whether large or small groups, similar or diverse team compositions, and open or restricted communication channels yield the best creative outcomes. Led by Shelley D. Dionne, a professor…
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The Key Organizational Capabilities for Successful Green Transition
A recent study by Kaunas University of Technology (KTU) management scholars has identified essential organizational capabilities for manufacturing companies to successfully navigate the green transition. By analyzing data from 139 manufacturing companies, the research underscores the importance of dynamic capabilities — financial and technological expertise coupled with adaptability to regulations and evolving consumer demands —…
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New Study Reveals Crucial Factors Behind Cryptocurrency Exchange Failures
Imagine waking up one day to find your cryptocurrency exchange platform is down, with your funds vanished and no one available to address your concerns. This nightmare has come true for thousands of traders, as nearly 500 cryptocurrency exchanges have collapsed to date. A new study from the University of Vaasa, Finland, has delved deeply…
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Why Most Companies Fail to Reap the Benefits of AI
Researchers from Aalto University have uncovered a compelling reason why most companies aren’t reaping the expected benefits from artificial intelligence: it’s not the technology itself, but the emotional and behavioral reactions of employees that pose the real challenges. Although AI has the potential to revolutionize decision-making processes, ignite innovation and significantly enhance employee productivity, many…
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New Study Reveals Challenges in Team Creativity With Diverse Expertise
A recent study conducted by a joint research team from the University of Waterloo, Xiamen University and Texas Tech University questions the prevailing assumption that teams with diverse expertise are inherently more creative. The findings, published in the journal Management Science, reveal that while diversity in skill sets can lead to novel ideas, these ideas…
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New Study Reveals Unexpected Workplace Dynamics of Boomerang Employees
In today’s fluid job market, where career changes are common, little is known about the impact of rehiring former employees, also known as “boomerang” workers. However, a groundbreaking study by a team of researchers from the University of California, Davis, Bocconi University and Paderborn University aims to fill this gap. The study, published in the…
