When Does Diversity Lead to Organisational Innovation?
Diversity, if treated like an independent factor, falls short of effecting innovation when employee involvement is low. Dan and Akin discuss some of t...
Squeezing the Orange
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Professor Dan Cable and comedian Akin Omobitan unearth social science’s hidden gems by “funpacking” peer-reviewed articles and sharing their choice findings!
Do Organisations Distort the Value of Favours?
Reciprocity is the dish of the day as Dan and Akin chew on research out of Stanford which questions why employee loyalty and effort is sometimes not r...
Hidden Costs of Catering to the Needs of Others
Does it seem risky to be yourself at a job interview or on a first date? Turns out the riskier approach is trying to be what we think others want us t...
Tension: Why do some thrive in it while others struggle?
Anxiety is a normal response to rising tensions, but there an abnormal responses far more helpful. Dan and Akin squeeze a research paper that investig...
Is It More Helpful To Count Your Blessings Or Your Barriers?
In life, some things help us along while others hold us back; which should we pay more attention to, and what good can come from changing our minds? A...
The "Good Employee" Paradox
Have you considered whether the skills you've picked up at your work place would be valuable anywhere else? Dan and Akin squeeze research into why bei...
Hive Mind: How Synchrony Improves Cooperation in Groups
There are reasons why armies, churches, organisations and communities engage in group activities seemingly unrelated to the purpose of the group. Dan ...
Why Rich Kids Grow to Be Worse Leaders
Did you know that a strong predictor for narcissism in children is how much money their parents make? Dan and Akin squeeze research that asks what thi...
Lottery Winners and Accident Victims: Is Happiness Relative?
What do you think would have longer lasting effects on your happiness, winning the lottery or having a paralysing accident? Researchers wanted to know...
How Power Corrupts Relationships
When you're on top, it can feel like everyone wants something from you. Might you be right? Or is it all in your head? Dan and Akin look to social psy...