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Book Review: Applied Psychology in Talent Management (8th ed.) by Wayne Cascio and Herman Aguinis

Workplace Psychology

The first topic , well-covered in many I/O psychology textbooks, is adverse impact and the 80 percent rule (or four-fifths rule) used to make an adverse impact determination in employee selection. Motivation is one of the most widely researched and thoroughly explored topics in I/O psychology (Levy, 2017; Riggio, 2018).

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Book Review – Compass: Your Guide For Leadership Development And Coaching

Workplace Psychology

It is ideal for leaders and managers looking to develop competency in themselves and others. Compass: Your Guide for Leadership Development and Coaching (Scisco, Biech, & Hallenbeck, 2017) is similar to FYI: For Your Improvement: A Development and Coaching Guide (Lombardo & Eichinger, 2009). vi), the similarities end there.

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6 Ways An Office Dog Can Boost Employee Morale

Vantage Circle

Nothing competes with the ridicule our pets get up to when it comes to funny anecdotes. In comparison, 20 million owners who walk their pets 5 times a week show lower obesity and save $419 million in healthcare. Pets bring a sense of responsibility to their owner's life, which translates well to work. billion yearly.

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Book Review: The Leadership Challenge, 6th Edition

Workplace Psychology

It’s about leadership that makes a positive difference in the workplace and creates the climate in which people turn challenging opportunities into remarkable successes” (Kouzes & Posner, 2017, p. The fifth edition (2012) marked the 25th anniversary of the book and the sixth edition (2017) marks the 30th anniversary.

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Positive Psychology Strategies for Keeping Stress at Bay Through the Ongoing COVID-19 Crisis

Thrive Global

The measure of our success will be how well we cope today, at this very moment. Resilience” is having the ability to adapt well in the face of adversity. 1991; Wells & Evans, 2003). 2017), each of which can cultivate positive emotions and experiences of tranquility (Hunter et al., This is a test of our resilience.

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Gyrus Systems Earns Award For “Best Compliance LMS” By Talented Learning

Gyrus

Richmond, VA, December 21, 2017, Gyrus Systems, a leader in the Learning Management Systems (LMS) industry, proudly announced that Talented Learning named the GyrusAim® Learning Management System Honorable mentions for "Best Compliance LMS" category.

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The future of FMLA points to paid leave

Business Management Daily

Various local, state, and federal legislative proposals provide competing FMLA visions. That is in comparison to 63% of above-median paid employees. Several large cities have passed paid sick leave ordinances as well. In 2017, Congress passed a law that became codified into IRS Section 45s. Moving into the future.