Shifting Workplace Dynamics

Leadership

Research Findings on the Power of Women Leaders

Jaclyn Margolis Ph.D. on February 29, 2024

Women's leadership transforms culture, boosts profits, and advances health.

Motivation

This Year, Do Less to Get More

Jaclyn Margolis Ph.D. on December 31, 2023

Research suggests you may be overlooking a critical type of resolution: Doing less.

Leadership

Lessons in Leadership From Motherhood

Jaclyn Margolis Ph.D. on November 3, 2023

From motherhood to leadership: Three examples of how parenthood can enhance your career and leadership skills.

Loneliness

Strategies for Overcoming Loneliness Through Work

Jaclyn Margolis Ph.D. on September 13, 2023

Discover how fostering connections at work can combat loneliness, boost productivity, and enhance employee well-being.

Career

Four Changes to Make Your Workday Better

Jaclyn Margolis Ph.D. on June 16, 2023

Is your workday leaving you drained or uninspired? These four changes can make it better.

Leadership

Overlooked Reasons Why Women Don’t Get Promoted

Jaclyn Margolis Ph.D. on April 28, 2023

For every 100 men who are promoted into management, only 87 women get the same opportunity. Here are two overlooked reasons why.

Teamwork

Emails, Slack, Zoom: Is Your Team Too Connected?

Jaclyn Margolis Ph.D. on February 9, 2023

How to avoid the dark side of collaboration: Try three meeting-free days a week and other strategies to start.

Career

Science Suggests You Should Reconsider This Common Advice

Jaclyn Margolis Ph.D. on December 7, 2022

Some advice promotes problematic norms that are counter to scientific research. Here are three examples of advice you should reconsider.

Burnout

Helping Others Can Reduce Work Burnout

Jaclyn Margolis Ph.D. on August 30, 2022

There is a very selfish reason not to be selfish at work.

Teamwork

Scheduling Another Meeting May Backfire

Jaclyn Margolis Ph.D. on June 14, 2022

Leaders underestimate the number of employees who are overwhelmed by meetings. These three steps can help.

Self-Help

When Self-Help Won't Help Employees

Jaclyn Margolis Ph.D. on March 10, 2022

We often see self-help sold as a one-size-fits-all approach, but these self-help tactics have limitations.

Motivation

Effective Employee Feedback in Five Steps

Jaclyn Margolis Ph.D. on January 18, 2022

Do you hate giving feedback? These five tactics can help.

Internet Addiction

Finding Value in Imperfect Feedback

Jaclyn Margolis Ph.D. on November 29, 2021

Is the feedback you hear really about you? Here are some suggestions for approaching reviews and critiques.

Career

Should We End the 40-Hour Workweek?

Jaclyn Margolis Ph.D. on October 11, 2021

The 40-hour workweek is turning 81 years old this year. Is it time for it to retire?

Motivation

Stop Demonizing the Idea of Comparing Yourself to Others

Jaclyn Margolis Ph.D. on September 22, 2021

Social comparisons are inevitable. Here is how to benefit from them.

Teamwork

Making Team-Based Collaboration Work for You

Jaclyn Margolis Ph.D. on August 16, 2021

Employees spend as much as 95% of their time collaborating with others. These strategies can help make this collaboration work for you, rather than overwhelm you.

Burnout

Three Strategies to Help You Feel Less Emotionally Exhausted

Jaclyn Margolis Ph.D. on July 19, 2021

Half of workers are feeling emotionally exhausted and burned out this year. Are you one of them? These three strategies may help.