Meaningful work can be productive and satisfying—or it can lead to burnout
For most of human history, work has been viewed as a necessary drudgery. In recent decades, though, a notion first introduced during the Protestant Reformation... Read More
New book examines what it takes to be a successful entrepreneur in China
The “American Dream” is a concept so deeply ingrained in our nation’s mythos that it scarcely needs definition. But is there an analog in China?... Read More
Political ideology of corporate boards influences CEO compensation
Firms governed by politically conservative boards of directors pay their CEOs more money than do firms with more liberal-leaning boards. That’s the conclusion of a... Read More
Christmas cheer? The hidden toll of friendly customer service
“Service with a smile” has become an almost sacrosanct feature of the American consumer experience. It’s a fundamental expectation of customers at restaurants, in retail... Read More
The unburdening lightness of forgiving
We often think of forgiveness as a metaphorical unburdening, a “weight being lifted from our shoulders.” But forgiving also results in a literal unburdening, according... Read More
Chen named fellow of Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology
Xiao-Ping Chen, a professor of management at the University of Washington Foster School of Business, has been named a fellow of the Society for Industrial... Read More
Mental fatigue doesn’t always make us more likely to act unethically
We’re more likely to do bad things when we’re exhausted. This much-investigated notion has become almost doctrine among ethicists, the broad conclusion of a large... Read More
Entrepreneurial investors reward preparation over passion
The stereotypical entrepreneur is all about passion—a hyper-extroverted pitchman skilled, above all, in the persuasive arts. But a new study by researchers at the University... Read More