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    Social PsychologyRemove Social Psychology →

    New research on social psychology from Harvard Business School faculty on issues including behavioral economics research, habit formation, and the effects of group loyalty.
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    • 28 Apr 2022
    • Research & Ideas

    Can You Buy Creativity in the Gig Economy?

    by Pamela Reynolds

    It's possible, but creators need more of a stake. A study by Feng Zhu of 10,000 novels in the Chinese e-book market reveals how tying pay to performance can lead to new ideas.

    • 25 Jan 2022
    • Research & Ideas

    More Proof That Money Can Buy Happiness (or a Life with Less Stress)

    by Michael Blanding

    It's not about the bigger home or the better vacation. Financial stability helps people escape the everyday hassles of life, says research by Jon Jachimowicz. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 20 Jan 2022
    • Op-Ed

    3 Steps to Help Companies Rebuild Trust During the Pandemic

    by Sandra J. Sucher and Shalene Gupta

    Many workers feel battered and distrustful after almost two years of COVID-19 instability. But it's not too late for managers—even those who made damaging missteps—to repair these relationships, say Sandra Sucher and Shalene Gupta. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 11 Jan 2022
    • Research & Ideas

    Feeling Seen: What to Say When Your Employees Are Not OK

    by Pamela Reynolds

    Pandemic life continues to take its toll. Managers who let down their guard and acknowledge their employees' emotions can ease distress and build trust, says research by Julian Zlatev and colleagues. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 14 Dec 2021
    • Cold Call Podcast

    How Japan’s Recruit Holdings Regained Trust after a Scandal

    Re: Sandra J. Sucher

    Recruit Holdings, an advertising media, staffing, and business support conglomerate was founded in Japan in 1960 by Hiromasa Ezoe. The company was built on the principle that the company should add value to society. But in 1988, Recruit hit rough waters when Ezoe sold 2.8 million shares in a subsidiary before it went public to 76 Japanese leaders in politics, business, and media. The "Recruit Scandal," as it was called, resulted in the resignation of Japan’s prime minister and his entire cabinet. Thirty years later, Recruit has become a global conglomerate, with $16 billion in sales in 2017. How did the company not only survive, but thrive after its insider trading scandal? Harvard Business School professor Sandra Sucher examines how Recruit’s unique corporate culture helped to restore lost trust in her case, “Globalizing Japan’s Dream Machine: Recruit Holdings Co., Ltd.," and her book, The Power of Trust. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 29 Nov 2021
    • Research & Ideas

    How Bonuses Get Employees to Choose Work Over Family

    by Rachel Kim Raczka

    Working late again? Research by Ashley Whillans and colleagues shows how incentive pay encourages workers to think of downtime as wasted time. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 04 Oct 2021
    • What Do You Think?

    How Do We Make Sure the Right People End Up with Power in Organizations?

    by James Heskett

    A new book argues that companies need to reward humility and empathy—antidotes to the hubris and self-focus of excess power. But is that easier said than done? asks James Heskett. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 27 Sep 2021
    • Research & Ideas

    Managers, Your Employees Don’t Want to Be Facebook ‘Friends’

    by Rachel Kim Raczka

    Want your colleagues to see your Vegas vacation photos? Research by Lakshmi Ramarajan and colleagues offers reasons to think twice about connecting with people you manage on social media. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 21 Sep 2021
    • Office Hours

    Readers Ask: How Can I Gain Power and Influence?

    by Kristen Senz

    Who has the real power in an organization? Julie Battilana says it comes down to two questions. She discusses power and more on Working Knowledge’s “Office Hours” series. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 15 Sep 2021
    • Research & Ideas

    Don't Bring Me Down: Probing Why People Tune Out Bad News

    by Kristen Senz

    People often go out of their way to avoid unpleasant information, but not always for the reasons you might expect. Research by Christine Exley and colleagues. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 01 Sep 2021
    • What Do You Think?

    Can We Train for Trust?

    by James Heskett

    A culture of trust can improve employee—and company—performance. But can leaders be trained to foster trust among those they lead? asks James Heskett. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 31 Aug 2021
    • Book

    Feeling Powerless at Work? Time to Agitate, Innovate, and Orchestrate

    by Jay Fitzgerald

    Employees lower down the organizational ladder have far more power than they realize. If they worked together, they could effect significant change within their workplaces, says Julie Battilana. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 04 Aug 2021
    • Research & Ideas

    Worried About the Great Resignation? Be a Good Company to Come From

    by Sandra J. Sucher and Shalene Gupta

    Some employees are just ready to move on. Rather than wave perks and bonuses at them, companies should focus on becoming great places to learn—and eventually leave, say Sandra J. Sucher and Shalene Gupta. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 13 Jul 2021
    • Research & Ideas

    Outrage Spreads Faster on Twitter: Evidence from 44 News Outlets

    by Kristen Senz

    When it comes to social sharing, doom-and-gloom tweets beat sunshine and rainbows, says research by Amit Goldenberg. Is it time to send in the positivity police? Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 07 Jul 2021
    • Book

    Good News for Disgraced Companies: You Can Regain Trust

    by Lane Lambert

    Companies skilled at building trust focus on four key elements, say Sandra Sucher and Shalene Gupta in their book, The Power of Trust. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 09 Jun 2021
    • Research & Ideas

    How Tennis, Golf, and White Anxiety Block Racial Integration

    by Jay Fitzgerald

    White people often take steps to avoid interacting with people of other races, whether it's at home, work, or even on a golf course, says research by Jon Jachimowicz. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 08 Jun 2021
    • Research & Ideas

    Tell Me What to Do: When Bad News Is a Big Relief

    by Michael Blanding

    Why would anyone hope for the worst? Research by Serena Hagerty and colleague sheds light on just how far people will go to dodge a tough decision. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 30 Apr 2021
    • Research & Ideas

    Why Anger Makes a Wrongly Accused Person Look Guilty

    by Michael Blanding

    Too often, people rely on biases and hunches to judge complex situations. Research by Leslie John shows how easy it is to make the wrong call. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

    • 16 Feb 2021
    • Working Paper Summaries

    Information Avoidance and Image Concerns

    by Christine L. Exley and Judd B. Kessler

    People avoid information that might compel them to behave more generously. While many people avoid information due to concerns about their self-image, there is a substantial role for other reasons, such as inattention and confusion.

    • 06 Jan 2021
    • Research & Ideas

    Unexpected Exercise Advice for the Super Busy: Ditch the Rigid Routine

    by Danielle Kost

    Itching to get off the COVID couch? New research by John Beshears bucks conventional wisdom about what it takes to make exercise a habit. Open for comment; 0 Comments.

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