A journey from work to home is about more than just getting there – the psychological benefits of commuting that remote work doesn't provide

It turns out that there are some benefits to all the time we spend commuting.

Kristie McAlpine, Assistant Professor of Management, Rutgers University • conversation
Feb. 2, 2023 • ~6 min

Bullying, power and control: why people believe in conspiracy theories and how to respond

Millions of British people believe in at least one conspiracy theory, but research shows how to tackle them.

Anthony Lantian, Associate Professor in Psychology, Université Paris Nanterre – Université Paris Lumières • conversation
Jan. 13, 2023 • ~8 min

The safer you feel, the less safely you might behave – but research suggests ways to counteract this tendency

If you feel safer, you might take more risks – canceling out the benefits of various safety interventions. But educating people about this paradox and allowing for some personal choice might help.

Sogand Hasanzadeh, Assistant Professor of Civil Engineering, Purdue University • conversation
Jan. 10, 2023 • ~8 min

Green jobs are booming, but too few employees have sustainability skills to fill them – here are 4 ways to close the gap

Green jobs go beyond solar panel installation and wind turbine maintenance. They’re found in fields from design to economics and in many types of management.

Karen C. Seto, Professor of Geography and Urbanization Science, Yale University • conversation
Jan. 5, 2023 • ~9 min

Green jobs are booming, but too few employees have sustainability skills to fill them – here are 4 ways to get training

Green jobs go beyond solar panel installation and wind turbine maintenance. They’re found in fields from design to economics and in many types of management.

Karen C. Seto, Professor of Geography and Urbanization Science, Yale University • conversation
Jan. 5, 2023 • ~9 min

COVID hit health care worker well-being super hard

COVID exacted a huge toll on the well-being of health care workers who were already struggling with high levels of emotional exhaustion before the pandemic.

Sarah Avery-Duke • futurity
Sept. 23, 2022 • ~5 min

Bullying: why most people do nothing when they witness it – and how to take action

The majority of people who witness workplace bullying do nothing about it.

Karen Niven, Professor of Organisational Psychology, University of Sheffield • conversation
April 27, 2022 • ~8 min

An emphasis on brilliance creates a toxic, dog-eat-dog workplace atmosphere that discourages women

A focus on raw intellectual talent may unintentionally create a cutthroat workplace culture. New research suggests women’s preference to avoid that environment may contribute to gender gaps in some fields.

Andrea Vial, Assistant Professor of Psychology, New York University Abu Dhabi • conversation
March 23, 2022 • ~6 min

Paid family leave benefits go beyond the workplace

Paid family leave is not a "silver bullet" for advancing workplace gender equity, but it is beneficial for family health and well-being outcomes.

Melissa De Witte-Stanford • futurity
March 16, 2022 • ~9 min

Eye-tracking reveals what people look at during virtual meetings

How focused or distracted are people during a Zoom meeting? A new study that used eye-tracking technology finds room for improvement.

Rachel Cramer-Iowa State • futurity
Feb. 9, 2022 • ~6 min

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