Psychology of the Workplace
When your job feels scriptable: How routine work and AI anxiety drain employee energy
New research on 550 frontline workers finds that highly scripted jobs drain vigor and learning, and AI-related job anxiety disrupts the knowledge sharing that normally helps employees thrive.
Why people at the bottom of the ladder speed up their speech to match the boss
A new study finds that employees in low-power positions speed up their speech to match fast-talking partners, while those higher up stay consistent regardless of tempo.
What makes a public service job attractive? A new study sorts out which perks matter most
Researchers ran an experiment asking over 1,300 citizens to choose between hypothetical job offers. The results reveal what really attracts candidates to public service work, and how a sense of mission changes the equation.
The Goldilocks zone of sales pressure: Why a little urgency helps and too much hurts
New research across two retail field studies finds that moderate time pressure boosts sales performance while excessive pressure drags it down, with managerial feedback, mentoring, and meetings softening the damage.