In a new study published in BMC Public Health, researchers have found that working later in life may be beneficial for some but have adverse effects for individuals in high demand or low reward jobs.
People make impressions of others using the limited information available such verbal cues or communication patterns. New research published in Social Psychological and Personality Science found that high verbal authenticity is associated with positive interpersonal impressions, increased social engagement, and...
With social media being such a prominent form of communication, it is often a way that employers and employees reach each other. A study published in PLOS One reveals that organizational leader’s tweets can influence the anxiety of their employees...
There is widespread popularity for the ‘rags to riches’ trope in society. Often, entrepreneurship is associated with success, so research has focused heavily on trying to understand characteristics that make a successful entrepreneur. A study published in Frontiers in Psychology...
Having a psychopathic personality appears to hamper professional success, according to new research published in Personality and Individual Differences. The findings cast doubt on the alleged benefits of psychopathy in the workplace.
A series of three studies published in the Journal of Applied Psychology provides evidence that physical fitness is negatively correlated with deviant behaviors that violate organizational and societal norms.
Machiavellianism is a trait that is characterized by amorality, distrust, and manipulation. It can also be very goal-oriented and ambitious due to desire for control. Being high in Machiavellianism may make for a person who wants to lead, but does...
New research provides evidence that the experience of team flow is associated with a unique pattern of brainwaves. The findings have been published in published in eNeuro.
A multi-country study has found evidence that promoting a shared sense of identity among employees fosters higher team identification and, in turn, minimizes burnout. The findings, which came from two large global data sets, were published in the International Journal of...
New research provides evidence that narcissistic business leaders can have a detrimental impact on the workplace by triggering a sense of uncertainty among middle management. The findings have been published in the Journal of Applied Psychology.
According to a large office survey and an analysis of Twitter data, women are more likely to feel too cold at the office and more likely to report that the office temperature is impacting their performance at work. The findings...
Brainwaves are the rhythmic firing, or oscillation, of neurons in your brain. These oscillations may be one factor that helps make conversation effortless.
Experimental findings published in the Journal of Applied Psychology revealed that employees who had their cameras on during virtual meetings experienced greater fatigue and, in turn, reduced performance during meetings. This was especially true for women and newer employees, suggesting that a...
A new study suggests that Black employees who adjust their styles of speech, name selection, and hairstyles to mirror White norms are perceived as more professional in the workplace. The findings come from a study published in the Journal of Experimental...
New research published in the journal Applied Psychology suggests that wearing a face mask can boost an influencer’s credibility. A series of studies revealed that when influencers wear face masks, they elicit thoughts of healthcare professionals. People then perceive the...