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October 2, 2017
Is It Too Hot to Help Out?
Why the thermostat may be the key to better customer service.
Liuba Belkin and Maryam Kouchaki

September 7, 2017
When Picking the Wrong Person for the Job Is the Right Move
Sometimes building credible relationships with your employees and suppliers is more important than finding the “perfect” fit.
Daniel Barron and Michael Powell

September 7, 2017
Take 5: How Power Dynamics Shape Our Behavior
Power—or the lack of it—impacts everything from snack choices to economic growth.
Derek D. Rucker, Loran Nordgren, Adam Waytz, Benjamin F. Jones and Brayden King

July 5, 2017
Four Strategies for Cultivating Strong Leaders Internally
A retired brigadier general explains how companies can prioritize talent development.
Bernard Banks

June 6, 2017
Podcast: How to Avoid Five Common Career Pitfalls
Plus, a study shows an upside for companies that hire ex-offenders.
Carter Cast and Dylan Minor

May 8, 2017
Sitting Near a High-Performer Can Make You Better at Your Job
“Spillover” from certain coworkers can boost our productivity—or jeopardize our employment.
Michael Housman and Dylan Minor

April 6, 2017
The Surprising Speed with Which We Become Polarized Online
Users isolate themselves in social media echo chambers, even when they start out looking at a variety of posts.
Alessandro Bessi, Fabiana Zollo, Michela Del Vicario, Michelangelo Puliga, Antonio Scala, Guido Caldarelli, Brian Uzzi and Walter Quattrociocchi

April 4, 2017
What Happens to Patient Care When There Are Not Enough Nurses?
The impact can be significant, especially in nursing homes.
Benjamin Friedrich and Martin B. Hackmann

March 6, 2017
Take 5: How Leaders Can Stamp Out Bad Behavior and Create a Culture of Integrity
Practical tips to reign in an unethical boss and encourage employees to do the right thing.
Maryam Kouchaki, Derek D. Rucker, J. Keith Murnighan, Paola Sapienza, Dylan Minor and Nicola Persico

March 6, 2017
The Psychology Behind Fake News
Cognitive biases help explain our polarized media climate.
Adam Waytz

February 3, 2017
Are Your Employees Putting the Company's Interests First?
A new tool measures a firm’s “stewardship climate.”
Donald O. Neubaum, Christopher H. Thomas, Clay Dibrell and Justin B. Craig

February 3, 2017
Should You Hire Someone with a Criminal Record?
Companies that give ex-offenders a fresh start may be rewarded with employees who stick around.
Dylan Minor, Nicola Persico and Deborah M. Weiss

February 3, 2017
Four Tips to Persuade Others Your Idea Is a Winner
Want to shake up the status quo? Use psychology to your advantage.
Loran Nordgren

January 5, 2017
Businesses Born in a Recession Tend to Start Smaller and Stay Smaller
Yet there are ways business owners can counter these long-term effects.
Sara Moreira

November 2, 2016
Three Ways Leaders Can Solve the “People Problems” That Hold Teams Back
Sometimes the conference room should be a boxing ring, other times a campfire.
Leigh Thompson and Tanya Menon

November 2, 2016
Do Performance Incentives Make Us Greedy?
How we are rewarded shifts our values in surprising ways.
Julia D. Hur and Loran Nordgren

September 6, 2016
How to Be a Good Boss: Start by Understanding Why You Want to Lead
Research explores the pros and cons of two distinct leadership styles.
Jon Maner and Charleen R. Case

August 3, 2016
What Does It Take to Foster a “Culture of Responsibility” like the U.S. Army’s?
An inside look at why soldiers line up to take the blame.
Edward (Ned) Smith and Col. Brian Halloran

August 2, 2016
4 Tips to Gain Influence in Your Organization
You have more power than you think—here’s how to harness it.
William Ocasio

August 1, 2016
We Remember Our Coworkers’ Misdeeds, but What about Our Own?
“Unethical amnesia” helps preserve our positive self-image.
Maryam Kouchaki and Francesca Gino
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