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Archive for November, 2007

Female bosses expected to be caring

Posted by Ricki Sharpe on November 30, 2007 
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Female managers who are seen as unkind, insensitive and unaware of others’ feelings are judged as worse bosses because of it – yet men who exhibit the same qualities aren’t.

Personality influences attractiveness

Posted by Ricki Sharpe on November 30, 2007 
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A new study published in Personal Relationships examines the way in which perceptions of physical attractiveness are influenced by personality. The study finds that individuals – both men and women – who exhibit positive traits, such as honesty and helpfulness, are perceived as better looking. Those who exhibit negative traits, such as unfairness and rudeness, appear to be less physically attractive to observers.

Solving absenteeism with evidence

Posted by Ricki Sharpe on November 28, 2007 
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Rob Briner, Professor and Head of the School of Management and Organisational Psychology at Birkbeck College, University of London, gives a great example of how to apply evidence-based management principles to an absenteeism problem in a recent interview in People Management.

Telecommuting: positive or negative?

Posted by Ricki Sharpe on November 26, 2007 
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Contrary to expectations in both academic and practitioner literatures, telecommuting has no straightforward, damaging effects on the quality of workplace relationships or perceived career prospects.

Blonde brain drain

Posted by Ricki Sharpe on November 23, 2007 
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We know that alcohol can suck IQ points right out of us, but now it also seems that blonde women can have the same effect. Recent research indicates that the stereotype of the dumb blonde is so ingrained in our psyche that it can subconsciously change the way we behave.

Talking makes you smarter

Posted by Ricki Sharpe on November 22, 2007 
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In our busy, frenetic lives, we seldom have time for idle chit-chat. Now, a study reveals that having a ten minute conversation by the photocopier or the water cooler could improve your memory and boost intellectual performance. It is not a waste of time; it’s an intellectual refresher, on par with a power nap, crossword puzzle or quick walk around the office.

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