In the past couple of weeks, I’ve been working with a colleague on an article for Psychology Today on the topic of work from home (WFH). As the first author of the article, I immersed myself in scientific literature on this topic, specifically focusing on studies that looked at productivity and employee well-being as the […]
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A recent Gallup poll found that employee engagement is at an 11-year low, with one of the reasons for disengagement being a lack of clarity about work-related roles and responsibilities. Lack of clear communication at work comes from all directions; employees hide mistakes and opinions from the management, colleagues do not share information or ideas […]
People have long pondered about what makes us happy; love, family, gratitude, and faith are some of the top variables that contribute to happiness (or lack thereof) throughout the lifetime. What is noticeably missing from many of the happiness lists, is work. Work is stereotypically a source of dissatisfaction, stress, and burnout. Individuals that display […]
Leadership, particularly in organizations, is a highly researched and discussed topic. Companies recognize that good leadership in an important, if not the most important, factor in their long-term thriving. However, when it comes to practice, good leaders appears to be the exception, not the rule. And while there are too many aspects of leadership to […]