November 20, 2010 - by Phaedra Brotherton
When group members see each other during group tasks, they're more likely to give each other the credit they deserve - an important factor in reducing group conflicts according to a new study on group seating configurations. Brian C. Gunia, a doctoral candidate in North... More »
October 20, 2010 - by Traci Sitzmann
Organizations increasingly turn to game play in an attempt to motivate trainees to learn and improve their work-related knowledge and skills, but many companies are also asking the question, "Are games really effective?" The answer appears to be yes. But it depends on t... More »
May 20, 2010 - by Aparna Nancherla
When comparing two star employees up for the same promotion, it's commonly assumed that the lower-ranked one might have more intrinsic incentive to take down the higher-ranked one. Actually, the opposite is true, according to a recent study conducted by Robert Lount, an... More »
March 20, 2010 - by Traci Sitzmann
During an online course, trainees are often given control over their instructional experience, which makes dropping out as simple as turning off their computers. But in fact, evidence suggests that attrition rates for online courses are often double those found in tradi... More »
February 19, 2010 - by Aparna Nancherla
The financial downturn has predictably led to some hesitation in upfront communication between employers and employees, but the tide of accountability is turning, and executives are innovatively tackling the problem. Sixty-five percent of companies plan to increase thei... More »
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