What Jeremy Clarkson taught us about incivility in the workplace Simon Burgess, University of New England The BBC had little choice: they could hardly renew Jeremy Clarkson’s contract after he’d biffed a producer into the emergency department. The BBC’s internal investigation reveals that the hapless producer, Oisin Tymon, suffered a swollen and bloodied lip due […]
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World Happiness Report 2015 ranks happiest countries
World Happiness Report 2015 ranks happiest countries Since it was first published in 2012, the World Happiness Report demonstrated that well-being and happiness are critical indicators of a nation’s economic and social development, and should be a key aim of policy. This year’s report looks at the changes in happiness levels in 158 countries, and […]
Humble leaders get more commitment
Humble Leaders Get More Commitment A research study from BI Norwegian Business School shows that leaders with a good self-insight, who are humble and act as credible role models, are rewarded with committed and service-minded employees. This is the conclusion in a study conducted among 1500 leaders and their employees. The leaders were asked to […]
Knowledge lost as older workers leave workforce
According to the HR Pulse study released last week by the Australian Human Resources Institute (AHRI), less than a quarter of the respondents to a survey on older workers say that their organisation takes routine steps to capture the knowledge of the workers as they transition out of the workforce. With the large number of […]
Social connections keep workers on board
New study shows social connections keep workers on board Contrary to popular belief, new research suggests that some employees adapt well to pressures caused by changes in the workplace. Pay cuts, reduced working hours, fewer training and promotion opportunities are just a few of the measures organizations employ to combat economic downturn and industry competition. […]