Apocalypse Dow
In case you missed it, the NYSE went down awhile back due to some technical errors. Thankfully, Stephen Colbert reacted rationally and made this video. Seems like he’s really, really excited to be back on TV soon.
Money + Work
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Idea Ownership Cools Creativity
Problem Your team needs to make an idea better before you can implement it. Reality If someone stakes a claim to that idea, no one else will really be interested in improving it, according to a study in The Journal of Applied Psychology. Method Researchers had 230 students at a … Read More
Ex-Politicians Boost Businesses
Problem You’re considering hiring an ex-politician. Does his background have anything to bring your company? And you have an employee jumping ship to run for office. This that going to help your company out down the road? Solution That ex-politician will probably boost your bottom line. But the guy leaving … Read More
A Morally Dubious Leader Can Hurt Your Career
Problem So, your CEO is doing the perp walk and you’re brushing up on your resume. People won’t judge you for what your executive did, right? Reality People most certainly will, according to a study published in Social Psychological & Personality Science. Method In one test, study participants had to … Read More
How Long for a Hiring Decision?
Problem A lot of people like the idea of making snap decisions in hiring, and a lot of hiring advice tells job seekers that interviewers make decisions within minutes. Solution Snap decisions do happen, but they’re uncommon—a new study published in the Journal of Occupational and Organizational Psychology says it’s … Read More
