Money Talks, but do People Still Listen?
For some, it makes the world go round, for others, it’s the root of all evil. But how does money function when it comes to the workplace, ask Tomas Chamorro-Premuzic and Patrick Fagan. Read the article.
Conceding Cronyism in the Workplace
Cronyism appears to be widespread in the workplace; job hunters will need to simply accept this fact, and communicate the right signs and signals to “fit in” with their prospective employer. Read the article
Are you too Lazy to Complain?
A recent survey suggests that many of us will not bother to return a product bought online if it is below a certain value (£18.01, to be exact). Why? Read the article
Nudging Niceness
Behavioral science principles can be used by governments, brands, and charities to help to nudge consumers into being more charitable. Read the article
Is it Good to be Bad in the Workplace?
In recent years there has been a growing examination of the dark side of personality, but what are dark traits and can they really help with winning?. Read the article.
The Role of Personality and Psychology in Healthy Eating
In recent years there has been a growing examination of the dark side of personality, but what are dark traits and can they really help with winning?. Read the article.
Does Bad Press Matter?
Companies like BP, Google and Abercrombie & Fitch have been evil without it affecting their performance – so what does the science say, does bad press matter? Read the article.
Why it’s Raining Cats and Dogs in the Ad World
The ad industry has fallen in love with cute animals. But why do puppies, ponies and penguins mean such serious
business? Read the article.
The Nudge Towards Honesty
A recent survey by Zurich Insurance has uncovered the extent of lying among insurance customers, with one in five admitting to lying to insurers. But why do they lie, and what can insurers do about it? Read the article.
Why Men Buy Pointless Tat for Valentine’s Day
Walking through my local supermarket, I came across a fixture selling teddy bears; it raised an interesting point: men do buy a lot of rubbish for Valentine’s Day. Read the article.