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Don't mix business with pleasure

A study of 1,916 employees found that those who integrated work into their personal life were more exhausted and had a lower sense of balance and well-being. Employees who did not separate work from free time reported fewer recovery activities and experienced greater exhaustion.

SourceSpringer·JournalJournal of Business and Psychology·DateDec 12, 2017

Want to move up at work? Be a true believer

A recent study by Brigham Young University found that employees who exhibit a strong belief in a brand's mission or cause become more influential in important company circles. Those who simply focus on their job performance without being invested in the organization's mission tend to be less influential.

SourceBrigham Young University·JournalOrganization Science·DateMay 29, 2013

Structure, not scientists to blame for Los Alamos failings

The article reveals how Los Alamos' decline is linked to misguided policies and mismanagement, rather than a culture of arrogance. The lab's scientists faced harsh conditions, including polygraph tests and shutdowns, after media scrutiny of one individual's actions was misconstrued as institutional failure.

SourceSAGE·JournalBulletin of the Atomic Scientists·DateNov 1, 2011

Cultural metamorphosis: Better doctors through better relationships

Researchers at Indiana University School of Medicine found that introducing a relationship-centered learning environment improved student satisfaction with their medical education, with increased rates of out-of-state applications. The study also showed enhanced responsiveness to student problems and a more favorable impact on organiza...

SourceIndiana University·JournalJournal of General Internal Medicine·DateApr 15, 2008

UCLA study of community health project shows how group dynamics affect fitness, eating habits

A UCLA-evaluated study of a demonstration project shows how incorporating physical activity and healthy eating into an office culture can significantly increase vigorous physical activity among participants. The six-week wellness-training program boosts fruit and vegetable intake, while reducing feelings of sadness and depression.

SourceUniversity of California - Los Angeles·JournalHealth Promotion Practice·DateJul 10, 2006

Co-workers hoard their best ideas

A McMaster University study found that employees are more willing to share knowledge with trusted colleagues who treat them fairly. The reluctance to share knowledge leads to a contagious tendency to hide important information, causing productivity to suffer.

Neutrality and the National Security Council adviser

The role of the National Security Council adviser requires balancing brokerage and political advocacy to maintain neutrality. However, in limited forms, advocacy can be beneficial when an underrepresented point-of-view needs to be heard. The adviser's ability to make sound decisions depends on effective processes.

SourceBlackwell Publishing Ltd.·JournalPresidential Studies Quarterly·DateMay 19, 2005

Conversational 'black holes' reveal uncertainty in offices

A survey of 74 students found that subordinates were more likely to use name avoidance towards their boss's boss and CEO compared to immediate supervisors. This phenomenon is rooted in socialization patterns and the tendency to rank lower in organizational hierarchies, creating tension between power and equality.

SourcePenn State·JournalJournal of Applied Social Psychology·DateFeb 15, 2005