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"I'm only doing what's necessary!" | Machiavellianism During Times of Organization

The average organization has undertaken five major company-wide changes in the past three years (e.g., downsizings, restructurings,...

Insights from 40 years of I/O Psychology Research | #HRTea

The final episode of #HRTea is now live on iTunes and Google Play. In this episode, Bethany sat down with Dr. Rick Jacobs, an...

The Power of Presence: Mindfulness as a Catalyst for Gratitude and Helping at Work

Over three decades of research demonstrates the central role of organizational citizenship behavior (OCB) in workplace functioning. OCBs...

Applying Science to Build a Happy, Healthy Work Life | workrbeeing.com

Villanova HRD Assistant Professor, Dr. Katina Sawyer, and her colleague, Patricia Grabarek, just recently launched their new blog--...

How to retain employees when what you’ve tried isn’t working

The moment an employee decides to leave an organization, it’s too late. Their productivity dips, their engagement languishes, and all of...

Why gift cards, points, and cash incentives may be doing more harm than good in your organization

Studies have shown that the act of applying extrinsic rewards doesn’t alter an individual’s perennial commitment to their work....

#VUHRD Research Spotlight Series | Who wants to follow the leader? - In practice at Amazon.com

Recently on the blog, we've been investigating Dr. Thoroughgood's & Dr. Sawyer's research on leadership styles and how they impact...

#VUHRD Research Spotlight Series | #VUHRDConversations with Dr. Sawyer & Dr. Thoroughgood on Who

This second installment of the #VUHRD Research Spotlight Series focuses on recent research conducted by Dr. Christian Thoroughgood and...

#VUHRD Research Spotlight Series | Who wants to follow the leader?

This week we are diving into our second #VUHRD Research Spotlight Series! Previously, we took a closer look at the research of our #VUHRD...

The relationship between self-awareness and leadership effectiveness

VUHRD adjunct faculty member, Dr. Patricia Sullivan, recently completed her dissertation to earn her Ph.D. in Curriculum Instruction with...

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