Via Scoop.it – personnel psychology

Forty years after the Stanford prison experiment, when ordinary people put in positions of power showed extreme cruelty to others, the study continues to trouble and fascinate.
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Via Scoop.it – personnel psychology

Today, many companies offer their employees the option to work from home, even if they live relatively close to the office. But common sense tells us that for some employees, this may not be the best option.
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Via Scoop.it – personnel psychology

Employees who feel they have control over decisions made in the workplace tend to work harder and longer to achieve the company’s strategic goals.
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Via Scoop.it – personnel psychology

A third of people — young and old alike — have felt overwhelmed by technology, a new study finds.   If you’re like many individuals today, you may be feeling at least a little overwhelmed by the technology confronting you. Or maybe even more than just a little overwhelmed — you’re ready to scream! Maybe you just decided to buy a new camera and thought it would be fun . . . until you saw all the overwhelming product offerings. That once easy (and fun) shopping expedition has become a stressful activity. Now you’re thinking, “Do I need to find a tech-savvy person to help me? How did I get so far behind?”
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Via Scoop.it – personnel psychology

The important difference between obsessive and harmonious passion By Dr. Scott Barry Kaufman…
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