Workplace
Hulk Hogan and the unraveling of worker solidarity
Hulk Hogan and the unraveling of worker solidarity Hulk Hogan’s death at age 71 was a shock to many fans, but his long life was also surprising given the dangers of professional wrestling, which he allegedly contributed to by undermining a unionization effort in the 1980s. The failed unionization bid, led by wrestler Jesse “The […]
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Why do so many American workers feel guilty about taking the vacation they’ve earned?
Why do so many American workers feel guilty about taking the vacation they’ve earned? Many American workers feel guilty about taking their earned vacation days, despite over 88% receiving paid time off. The US is the only advanced economy without a legal mandate for minimum vacation days, and many employees face a “use-it-or-lose-it” situation, where […]
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Nosy coworkers can spike your stress levels
Nosy coworkers can spike your stress levels New research from Boston University has found that nosy coworkers can significantly increase stress levels among employees. The study, led by organizational psychologist Richard A. Currie, defines workplace nosiness as “employees’ intrusive attempts to obtain private information from others at work.” According to the researchers, one-third of people […]
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More Colorado workplaces are becoming safe places for employees in recovery
More Colorado workplaces are becoming safe places for employees in recovery Colorado workplaces are becoming increasingly supportive of employees in recovery, thanks to programs like the Colorado Recovery Friendly Workplace Initiative. The initiative aims to provide employers with training guidelines and policies to support employees with substance use disorders, reducing stigma and promoting a safe […]
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Compassion helps people deal with broken promises at work
Compassion helps people deal with broken promises at work Compassion helps employees deal with broken promises at work by making them more emotionally resilient, higher performing, and less likely to seek new employment. A study found that self-compassion reduces emotional exhaustion in individuals experiencing violation feelings from psychological contract breaches (PCBs), while other-compassion leads to […]
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Emotional expressions affect how coworkers see helpful acts
Emotional expressions affect how coworkers see helpful acts Helping behaviors can be perceived differently based on how emotions are expressed while helping others. Helpers who express gratitude and sympathy are more likely to foster trust, future collaboration, and positive relationships, whereas those expressing pride or contempt may have their motives questioned. The way recipients interpret […]
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Black Americans are more likely than other racial groups to express their faith in the workplace
Black Americans are more likely than other racial groups to express their faith in the workplace Black Americans are more likely than other racial groups to express their faith at work, with nearly 40% feeling comfortable discussing their faith with coworkers. Despite this openness, Black workers face a unique challenge of “double marginalization” – being […]
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Job satisfaction is more important than employers may realize
Job satisfaction is more important than employers may realize New research has found that employers and policymakers might want to start paying attention because employee happiness contains critical economic information. Susana Ferreira, professor of agricultural and applied economics in the University of Georgia College of Agricultural and Environmental Sciences, used an empirical model to relate […]
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With Hooters on the verge of bankruptcy, a psychologist reflects on her time spent studying the servers who work there
With Hooters on the verge of bankruptcy, a psychologist reflects on her time spent studying the servers who work there Servers told researchers that they were instructed to make their male customers feel special. Brian Brainerd/The Denver Post via Getty Images In 1983, six businessmen got together and opened the first Hooters restaurant in Clearwater, […]
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The solution to workplace isolation might be in the gap − the generation gap
The solution to workplace isolation might be in the gap − the generation gap The potential for friendships and mentorships between colleagues in different stages of life are often overlooked. OwenPrice/E+ via Getty Images Five years after the COVID-19 pandemic began, the United States finds itself in the midst of another public health crisis. This […]
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