Territorial marking kills workplace creativity, according to a new study from Washington University in St. Louis, Missouri. “We are not talking about putting up walls or physically de-marking a space,” said Markus Baer, associate professor of organizational behavior at Olin Business S

Sympathy is often considered a weakness in business, but new research by Laura Kray, a professor in the Haas Management of Organizations Group at University of California, Berkeley, proves otherwise. “Sympathy is an emotion that corresponds with good will,” Kray said. “In negotiations

Every venue and organization has its star employees. However, the influence those stars have on others around them is often overlooked, according to research from the Indiana University Kelley School of Business. “Star performers produce more than other individuals, help increase the

Did you know that the average cost of replacing a minimum wage employee is US$3,500? According to the Bureau of Labor Statistics, customer service and hospitality are two of the top industries where turnover is highest. For a business to thrive in today’s economy, finding and retainin

Just like last year, October 10 is International Stage Management Day. The day celebrates stage managers and the work they do to ensure smooth operations. Past ways companies have celebrated stage management day have been letting stage managers take over social media feeds, catering s