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3 Reasons You’re Not Getting Promoted
Missing out on a promotion stings. No one enjoys coming in second (or third, or fourth). As a psychology professor at New York University who’s helped hundreds of people navigate conflicts in the workplace, I’ve
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How an ‘Effort-Reward Imbalance’ Can Make Work Miserable
Life isn’t fair. It’s a phrase so often repeated that it has become a cliché. But studies have shown that humans are hard-wired to want their fair share, as are other animals that have cooperative relationships, like
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4 Ways to Instantly Relieve Stress Before a Job Interview
No matter how confident you are, certain situations will likely make you nervous, and a job interview falls firmly into that category. Even if you know you’re qualified, answering questions about yourself can feel intimidating.
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Job Satisfaction Is Rising: What’s Behind the Surprising Trend
Well here’s some good news: Job satisfaction is increasing. In fact, it’s at a peak in 36 years, and almost 20 points higher than its lowest levels in 2010. Amidst all the bad news about
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The March/April Observer: Entrepreneurship in Psychological Science
Shifting economic winds portend a Darwinian environment for start-ups. Psychological science is revealing what will help the fittest ventures survive.
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Wharton Professor Adam Grant Makes Case for Four-Day Week
Executives looking to boost productivity on their teams might want to consider an experiment: cutting a day of work from the week. A four-day workweek could increase employee wellbeing while improving the pace of work inside
