When it comes to work engagement (one’s vigor, dedication, and absorption directed to work tasks), some job resources are more important for some, but not for others – and it is largely dependent on your office location. Halinski and Harrison (2020) recently published an article in the International Journal of Public Sector Management, exploring this hypothesis with public service employees in Canada belonging to a digital services branch.
Can employers gauge positivity on LinkedIn? Study finds positive affectivity may increase employment chances for business school students.
Can employers gauge your trait positivity on LinkedIn? A recent study published in Career Development International suggests they can. It shows that job seekers with higher levels of positive affectivity are more likely to receive favorable ratings from recruiters. This influence occurs through two key factors: their intrinsic motivation and their efforts in building professional […]
Ethical Ramifications of the Dark Side of Business Practices in the International Business Area
The paper explores the ethical challenges linked to negative business practices in international business (IB). The main findings and conclusions can be summarized as follows: Main Findings I- Four Key Themes: the paper identifies four critical areas of concern regarding dark-side practices in IB: II- Dark-Side Practices: the paper discusses examples of unethical business practices […]
Workplace management and Covid-19: What changes to expect ?
« You are where you work » perfectly sums up the various interests one may find in studying organisational spaces like I do. Indeed, thanks to many pluridisciplinary research on the subject, we do know today that space influences our social relations, our performances, our identity at work (hence, our perception of ourself), our professional […]