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Are Workplace Personality Tests Fair?
The Wall Street Journal: Workers who apply online at RadioShack Corp. must say if they agree with the statement: “Over the course of the day, I can experience many mood changes.” Lowe’s Cos. asks job seekers if they “believe that
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Preventing Worker Burnout Can Boost The Bottom Line
NPR: Burnout at work seems like a fact of life, especially with employers cutting back on leave benefits. But some companies are trying novel fixes. In addition to boosting morale, some employers say, eliminating burnout
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A “Green” Office May Beat a “Lean” Office
A widely held design philosophy in the businesses world stipulates that a “lean office” with clear desks and plain walls will help streamline business operations and maximize productivity. However, a new study from an international
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The Difference Between Internal and External Focus, and Why It Matters
250 Words: If our Paleolithic ancestors visited 2014, they’d notice a few changes. We’re mostly agrarian. We mostly live in buildings. We spend most of our days in small spaces staring at screens. Also, there
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The Face of Fortune: When CEO Appearance Predicts Company Success
Can we predict how successful a company will be just by looking at the CEO’s face? Several studies have shown that people are surprisingly good at judging a leader’s success based just based on a
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Just a Job or a ‘Calling’? Passion and Meaning at Work Tied to Life Satisfaction
The number one reason people stay at a job isn’t because of the pay, benefits, or even the chance for a promotion. According to a 2012 survey on workforce retention, the top reason people stay
