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Maturity makes great leaders: the journey from dwarf to giant
Shutterstock Theo Veldsman, University of Johannesburg There is a pressing need for intelligent leaders who are able to deal effectively with today’s challenges and demands – and those of the future. But intelligence alone is not sufficient. It is simply a “blunt” tool that enables leaders to get things done. Too often leaders are intelligence […]
Productivity push should focus on Frontline Managers
Productivity push should focus on Frontline Managers Daryll Hull, Macquarie University Australia has more than two million registered businesses, and at least equally that number of actual places of work. These range from one and two person workplaces to groups of 100 people plus. These work places are the front line in the productivity debate. […]
Everything you need to know about workplace bullying
Everything you need to know about workplace bullying Frances McGregor, University of Huddersfield Whether it happens in the playground or in the workplace, bullying can be enormously distressing and disturbing for anyone on the receiving end. Stories crop up in many places including allegations made during employment tribunals, political parties of all sizes and by […]
Why going the extra mile at work could be a backward step
Nicholas Kinnie, University of Bath; Bruce Rayton, University of Bath; Janet Walsh, King’s College London, and Stephen Deery, King’s College London In an increasingly competitive world, employers are always looking for ways to get more from their staff. Typically, this involves encouraging employees to knuckle down and “go the extra mile” in an effort to […]
These are the characteristics of people most likely to cut corners at work
Peter O’Connor, Queensland University of Technology and Peter Karl Jonason, Western Sydney University In a newly published study, we found that employees who “cut corners” tend to be morally compromised, low in conscientiousness, self-focused and impulsive. This in addition to the potential for corner-cutting to increase risks. Surveying more than 1,000 Australians and Americans, we […]
Creative activities promote day-to-day wellbeing: Otago research
Everyday creative activity may lead to an “upward spiral” of increased wellbeing and creativity in young adults, new University of Otago research suggests. In their study, Department of Psychology researchers asked 658 university students to keep a daily diary of their experiences and emotional states over 13 days. After analysing the diaries the researchers, led […]
Dropping like flies: the rise of workplace burnout and how to tackle it
Dropping like flies: the rise of workplace burnout and how to tackle it Sarah Tottle, Lancaster University Burnout is on the rise. It is a growing problem for the modern workplace, having an impact on organisational costs, as well as employee health and well-being. These include possible long-term health risks and, due to its contagious […]
Worked to death? Lack of control over high-stress jobs can lead to early grave (Study)
Aacademic research has found that having greater control over your job can help you manage work-related stress. But it’s never suggested that it was a matter of life and death — until now. New research from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business finds that those in high-stress jobs with little control over their workflow […]
Six effective ways to have that difficult conversation at work
Grace McCarthy, University of Wollongong Employees want more feedback. Gen Y employees in particular, want constant feedback. Managers however are often reluctant to give feedback if they fear that what starts as a rational conversation may degenerate into an emotional one. Even managers trained in coaching have admitted to being reluctant to tackle employees seen […]