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How a company treats its employees has become a public signal of its values, according to new research. A study finds that strict employee control policies can alienate liberal consumers.

A new study challenges the straightforward link between faith and ethical behavior at work. It reveals that an employee's internal spiritual connection and their company’s culture are critical pieces of a more complex puzzle.

A major study on workplace attractiveness reveals a surprising twist: the "beauty premium" is weaker for female service employees. The analysis found men's perceived performance is more consistently influenced by their physical appearance.

New research finds liberals’ intentions to buy a Tesla are declining, an effect tied to perceptions of Elon Musk. Meanwhile, conservatives’ already low interest in the brand has not increased, according to the study.

Professionals often view AI-assisted emails as efficient and polished, but new research finds that supervisors who overuse AI in workplace communication may be seen as lacking warmth, integrity, and competence, potentially harming trust within teams.

What psychological factors lead ordinary people to justify extreme violence? A recent study tracking over 600 employees suggests an answer lies in workplace burnout. The research shows that on days employees felt more burnt out, their sympathy for extremist views...

People differ in how they respond to antagonistic leadership. A new study finds that those who see the world as a high-stakes competition tend to judge confrontational behavior as effective, while others see it as a sign of incompetence.

A new study challenges the idea that more beauty equals more influence. Researchers found that highly attractive fitness influencers often receive less engagement than moderately attractive ones—likely because their polished appearance makes them seem less relatable to their followers.

Voice pitch may unconsciously influence how we judge others' trustworthiness with money. New research finds that people prefer higher-pitched voices in financial exchanges, offering greater generosity and trust—even when the stakes are high and rational decisions would suggest otherwise.

How much do looks really matter when hiring someone or evaluating a coworker? A new study finds that people claim to prioritize charm and liveliness over physical beauty — but researchers suspect those answers may not reflect actual behavior.

Worried that using AI tools like ChatGPT at work makes you look lazy? New research suggests you might be right. A study finds employees who use AI are often judged more harshly, facing negative perceptions about their competence and effort.

What’s the actual impact of diversity, equity, and inclusion? A sociologist unpacks decades of research showing how DEI programs affect businesses, education, and the broader economy—highlighting who benefits, who doesn’t, and what the data really says.

When narcissistic CEOs feel lonely, they are more likely to hide their true emotions and perform socially expected ones instead, according to a new study examining how personality and isolation shape emotional behavior at the executive level.

New research shows that bad sleep can bring out the worst in people at work. Employees who slept poorly were more likely to display manipulative, narcissistic, and emotionally detached behaviors—traits linked to the so-called “dark triad” of personality.

Experiencing romantic desire for someone outside a relationship can trigger subtle psychological shifts. A new study reveals that these feelings influence what people buy—encouraging men to seek shared experiences and women to opt for practical, lasting possessions.