Authors: Ana Gugushvili, Noa Fernandez, Riccardo Curti, Zere Aktay, Sofia Pickert Key Points: 1. Research investigating the effect of diversity on job performance should always be analysed critically to assess the research methods used, as the common use of subjective performance ratings can lead to biased – and therefore misleading – results. 2. Subjective evaluations,
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Key Points: Introduction Burnout is a growing problem worldwide, with serious effects on people’s health and job performance (see Burning the Midnight Oil for a review of burnout linked to job performance). It’s been officially recognized by the World Health Organization (2019) as a workplace issue. Burnout happens when people feel mentally and physically
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Key Points: Introduction Burnout is a significant occupational issue characterized by emotional exhaustion, depersonalization, and a diminished sense of personal accomplishment (or inefficacy). It affects employees across all work contexts and is linked to numerous negative work outcomes such as reduced productivity, absenteeism (see Burning the Midnight Oil for a review of burnout linked
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Key Points: In today’s fast-moving environment, the ability to continuously innovate is more than a competitive advantage, it is a matter of a companies’ survival. Yet, while many leaders discuss “disruptive ideas” and “creative cultures,” few know how to create environments where innovation can thrive. A systematic review by Newman, Round, Wang, and Mount (2020)
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