Politicians should take into account the psychological impact of being jobless.
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Mixing working from home and the office is attractive but comes with challenges.
Some researchers argue that nomophobia, or no mobile phobia, should be treated through psychological and pharmaceutical treatments. But these claims ignore real-life interactions.
Why a workers’ rebellion in 19th-century England is relevant in the age of data extraction, gig labour and management by algorithm.
Plus, the history of how Nairobi’s informal settlements got their names. Listen to The Conversation Weekly podcast.
The creep of digital communications into our entire lives is not as harmless as we think.
The audio version of an in-depth article about a record-breaking Soviet miner from 1935 who embodied a system of values that is central to contemporary work cultures today.
A record-breaking Soviet miner from 1935 embodied a system of values that is central to contemporary work cultures today.
Our approach to work has had to adjust, so let’s change even more.
Burnout as the result of workplace stress has big implications for employers. Occupational health and safety standards require employers to protect both the physical and mental health of workers.
Amazon is being criticised for its worker wellbeing efforts, including private mental health chambers. Can corporate wellness initiatives actually work? Or is it all PR spin?
In Morocco, the COVID-19 pandemic has burdened women with more housework and duties at home, and violence against them has risen.
The pandemic exposed the contradictions and tensions at the heart of ‘creative class’ cities and jobs.
Psychological research presents some unsurprising wisdom about how to make big decisions without regret: focus on people, don’t miss opportunities, and stay true to yourself.
As the use of robots and autonomous machines increases across industries, governments need to have a strategy in place. The labour force will transition out of automated tasks into new jobs.
Job cuts don’t necessarily mean there’s less work to do. Those who are are employed may be working harder than usual to pick up the slack, with less reward for their efforts — and it’s not good for their health.
How can businesses overcome institutional hurdles to transition to a four-day week?
Alleviating separation anxiety is about changing the owner’s behavior, too.
Our work is often so closely tied to our sense of who we are, many of us struggle to switch off on holidays. But it’s never too late to hide the laptop.
Those over 43 years old are equally discriminated against when applying for a job, whether they are good or bad applicants, according to new research.
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Professor of Economics and Political Economy, University of Leeds
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Professor of Organisational Psychology and Health, University of Manchester
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Associate Professor of Strategy and Organizational Theory, Mount Royal University
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Program Director & Associate Professor Master of Psychology Health and Wellness & Master of Industrial-Organizational Psychology, Adler University
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Professor and Ken Croft Chair in Management, Haskayne School of Business, University of Calgary
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RBC Professor in Responsible Organizations and Full Professor, Concordia University
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Professor of Work and Employment, University of Southampton
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Associate Professor of Organisational Behaviour, Bond Business School, Bond University
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Senior Lecturer and Researcher in Innovation and Digital Leadership, University of Brighton
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Associate Professor of Management, York University, Canada
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Cadre en exercice, John Molson School of Business, Concordia University
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Dean, John Molson School of Business, Concordia University
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Distinguished Professor and Borden Chair of Leadership, Smith School of Business, Queen's University, Ontario
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Professor of Organizational Behaviour, University of Guelph
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Professor, Labour Studies, Brock University