New research published in the Academy of Management Journal indicates that religion perpetuates the gender wage gap. The findings provide evidence that men tend to earn significantly more than women in societies with heightened religiosity. "Management researchers have called religion...
Workplace bullying has varying prevalence around the world. Just 7-8% of employees in France reported experiencing bullying 2005, compared to 45% of Japanese employees (2012). Workplace bullying is a complex issue, shaped by cultural attitudes and social norms, and continues...
Sexual harassment in the workplace, unfortunately, is still a common occurrence, despite a large and ever-growing body of evidence that thoroughly demonstrates the many different negative consequences for victims of harassment, including anxiety, depression, loss of professional confidence, and disordered...
New research from the Journal of Personnel Psychology revealed a substantial, positive link between working in a supervisory role and job satisfaction. The strength of this link appears to depend on both individual and country-level power values. While greater power...
A study published in The Leadership Quarterly sheds new light on why company leaders tend to be disproportionately narcissistic. Among a sample of Italian CEOs, those who were highly narcissistic had advanced to CEO more quickly in their careers than...
New research helps explain why grandiose narcissists often emerge as leaders despite the negative aspects of their personality. The study, published in Personality and Individual Differences, indicates that narcissists often have the "means, motive, and opportunity" to attain leadership positions....
Faking and suppressing one's emotions during interactions with coworkers is associated with emotional exhaustion at work, according to new research published in the Journal of Applied Psychology. But those who activity try to change how they feel internally tend to...
Simply being reminded of one's middle name might make people less indulgent and more virtuous, according to new research published in the Journal of Consumer Psychology. "The idea for this paper came about when we noticed that it was common...
Research published in Nature Communications suggests that individual beliefs about authority and justice can be influenced through workplace meetings in which workers are encouraged to participate. Attitudes about authority and social justice are often thought to be lasting, stable traits that...
A series of experiments found that simply following the prompt “treat this weekend like a vacation” led workers to a more enjoyable two days off and a happier return to work on Monday. The findings were published in Social Psychological...
People who endure dysfunctional family conflict during adolescence tend to prefer domineering, selfish, and conceited leaders as adults, according to new research published in the Journal of Leadership & Organizational Studies. The findings suggest that tyrannical leaders in the business...
Research published in the Journal of Personality and Social Psychology suggests that, contrary to popular belief, it does not always pay to be physically attractive as a job seeker. Social psychology literature has long held the proposition that beauty affords...
A new study published in Economics and Human Biology suggests that physical attractiveness determines how many perks a person receives at their job. Previous research has revealed significant evidence that a person’s physical attractiveness can influence their success in the...
A study published in Applied Psychology: An International Review offers evidence that job insecurity can disrupt a person’s identity and ultimately affect their political attitudes. Job insecurity poses numerous psychological consequences, affecting a person’s well-being and also their job performance....
It is no surprise that Donald Trump's use of Twitter can influence political attitudes. But new research provides evidence that his tweets can alter consumer perceptions as well. The study, published in Political Research Quarterly, suggests that Trump's calls to...