Breaking a promise is the worst. So is exceeding it. According to new research from the University of Chicago Booth School of Business, no one cares if you exceed a promise. “I think there are two implications to keep in mind, both in our professional and personal lives. First,

The cost of losing an employee and hiring and training a new one can reach thousands of dollars (various findings in various studies). It makes sense, then, that companies would rehire a former worker in order to offset some of these costs. Two studies from the University of Illinois

You might want to stand up for this. Researchers recently discovered that standing during meetings boosts excitement around group projects and reduces turf defense. “Organizations should design office spaces that facilitate non-sedentary work,” said Andrew Knight of the Ol

  Being fair is exhausting. That’s the assessment from a study out of Michigan State University (MSU), which shows how fairness in workplace decisions can mentally and emotionally wear down bosses. “Structured, rule-bound fairness, known as procedural justice, is a double-edged

  Anyone interested in innovative ways to manage should head over to Quartz to read a great story about how Chipotle is transforming the way it hires and promotes employees. “In 2005, the U.S. company underwent a transformation that would make its culture as distinct as its food