Whitepapers

When I think about the miracle of human survival, I think of a picture of Bryce Canyon National Park, a 56.2-square mile, arid terrain of clay-rich soil in southwestern Utah. Archaeologists say humans have lived in the area for at least 10,000 years, including the Basketmaker culture, the pre-Pueblo Anasazi, the Paiute Native Americans, and the American settlers in the 1800s. And it baffles me, sometimes,…

Despite the resounding evidence that working long hours can be harmful to both employees and employers, many professionals still struggle to overcome their assumptions — and their deeply-ingrained habits — around work hours. What does it take to free yourself from these unhealthy patterns and reach a more sustainable, rewarding work-life balance? To explore this question, we…

New research suggests which generations are most—and least—productive. But productivity is largely perception, and perception is reality. Your success will depend not just on how well you perform, but also on whether you’re perceived as a great performer. With the trend toward quiet quitting, there is focus on whether people are productive and who’s pulling their weight—so…

Research shows that more diverse organizations are more innovative, more profitable and have greater employee engagement than those that lack diversity. When you get individuals of different races, ethnicities, genders, ages, religions and physical abilities together on a team, you wind up with an incredibly rich tapestry of outlooks and perspectives that bring greater depth…

Intelligence and conscientiousnessi have long been considered the pillars of academic success in higher education, but curiosity also deserves a seat at the educational outcomes table. Recently on The Science of Personality, cohosts Ryne Sherman, PhD, chief science officer, and Blake Loepp, PR manager, spoke with Sophie von Stumm, PhD, professor of psychology in education…