You may have been advised in the past that making a range offer during negotiations is a bad move. However, some new research from Columbia Business School proves differently and that range offers are beneficial. “For years, we taught students to avoid making range offers in negotiati

There are companies experimenting with eliminating hierarchy in their organizations (Zappos is one that immediately comes to mind) in an effort to increase innovation output from all staff levels. It’s a noble cause; however, as with most things in life, a balance needs to be st

Sure, doing some crossword and Sudoku puzzles daily may keep your mind sharp, but recent research shows that it’s the learning of a new, mentally challenging skill is what really improves cognitive function. Researcher Jennifer Lodi-Smith, PhD, from Canisius College in New York

Success depends a lot on your attitude. According to a joint study from the University of Missouri and Lehigh University, job seekers with “learning” attitudes find more success landing their dream jobs. “Attitude means a lot,” said Daniel Turban, a professor of management

The way to keeping lower-level employees happy is to keep middle managers happy, according to a new Vanderbilt University study. “Middle managers’ treatment of employees reflects how bosses treat them,” said Ray Friedman, Brownlee O. Currey Professor of Management at Vanderbilt Owen G