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A new study suggests that strict, authoritarian leadership can actually boost innovation in family businesses, provided the family feels a deep emotional connection to the company.

“Zoom fatigue” may be a relic of the pandemic. New research indicates that video meetings are no longer uniquely draining for employees, suggesting workers have adapted to the cognitive demands of virtual collaboration.

A new study suggests men unconsciously avoid status-signaling purchases when their partners are fertile. The research highlights how oxytocin and evolutionary instincts prioritize relationship maintenance over showing off to new mates.

Senior managers with high levels of narcissism and psychopathy are prone to quiet quitting. A recent study links these dark personality traits to workplace disengagement through psychological entitlement and moral rationalization.

New research indicates that a four-day workweek with full pay boosts physical and mental health. The study suggests these benefits are largely driven by better sleep and a stronger sense of work ability.

As organizations embrace AI, a new study warns of its psychological costs. Published in Humanities and Social Sciences Communications, the research links AI adoption to reduced psychological safety and increased depression.

New research links anti-egalitarian beliefs to leniency toward corporate wrongdoing. Published in Social Psychological and Personality Science, the study suggests this tendency is not simply about being politically liberal or conservative.

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.