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Oct 25, 2021 · Work is essential to psychological health. It fulfills a number of needs, as found in research by psychologist David L. Blustein: It gives us a mechanism through which we can accomplish...
- Sarah Marrs
Oct 3, 2022 · “Work” is not just about the person working; work affects other people, especially those with whom we are intimate. Even more broadly, how one works can profoundly affect other people.
Jan 1, 2017 · Prior to delving into the specific factors that may influence meaning in life in the workplace, we address an important initial consideration: Do people who work have better well-being than the unemployed?
- Sarah J. Ward, Laura A. King
- 2017
- Teamwork Enables Better Problem Solving
- Teamwork Unlocks Potential For Innovation
- Teamwork Makes For Happier Employees
- Teamwork Enhances Personal Growth
- Teamwork Lowers The Risk of Burnout
- Teamwork Gives Opportunities For Growth
- Teamwork Boosts Productivity
- Teamwork Allows For Smarter Risk-Taking
- Teamwork Yields Fewer Mistakes
- Teamwork Sparks Creativity
Albert Einstein gets all the credit for discovering the theory of relativity, but the truth is that he relied on conversations with friends and colleagues to refine his concept. And that’s almost always the case. “Behind every genius is a team,” says Murphy. “When people play off each other’s skills and knowledge, they can create solutions that are...
According to Frans Johansson, author of The Medici Effect, some of the most innovative ideas happen at “the intersection” – the place where ideas from different industries and cultures collide. “Most people think success comes from surrounding yourself with others that are like you,” says Johansson. “But true success and breakthrough innovation inv...
As part of our ongoing research on teamwork, we surveyed more than 1,000 team membersacross a range of industries and found that when honest feedback, mutual respect, and personal openness were encouraged, team members were 80 percent more likely to report higher emotional well-being. Having happy employees is a worthwhile goal in itself, but the c...
Being part of a team can help you grow. “By sharing information and essentially cross-training each other, each individual member of the team can flourish,” says Murphy. You might discover new concepts from colleagues with different experiences. You can also learn from someone else’s mistakes, which helps you sidestep future errors. You might even ...
A Gallup studyof nearly 7,500 full-time employees found that 23 percent of employees feel burned out at work very often or always. Another 44 percent say they sometimes feel this way. What helps? Sharing the load. Team members can provide emotional support to each other because they often understand the demands and stress of completing work even be...
Collaboration in the workplace isn’t unlike teamwork on the baseball diamond. When the pitcher and outfielders each excel at their individual roles, the team has a better chance of winning. Off the playing field, that idea is more important than ever. Changes in technology and increased globalization mean that organizations are facing problems so c...
Getting a pat on the back from the boss can boost an employee’s motivation, but receiving kudos from a team member may be even more effective. The TINYpulse Employee Engagement and Organizational Culture Reportsurveyed more than 200,000 employees. Participants reported that having the respect of their peers was the #1 reason they go the extra mile ...
When you work alone, you might be hesitant to put your neck on the line. When you work on a team, you know you have the support of the entire group to fall back on in case of failure. That security typically allows teams to take the kind of risks that create “Eureka!” ideas. But here’s one place where size does matter. The most disruptive ideas oft...
If your team has good energy – you encourage and inspire each other, and you have fun together – you’ll feel less stressed, says Murphy. “Studies show that stress makes us stupid, and leads us to make more mistakes,” says Murphy. Of course, the converse is also true: when your team feels less frazzled, you’ll make fewer errors. That’s worth keeping...
Stale solutions often come out of working in a vacuum. When people with different perspectives come together in group brainstorms, on the other hand, innovative ideas can rise to the surface – with one caveat. Research shows this can only happen when communication within the team is open and collaborative, notes Wigert. The most creative solutions ...
Sep 15, 2015 · Overall, Gallup found that only 13% of workers feel engaged by their jobs. These people feel a sense of passion for their work and they spend their days helping to move their...
Sep 11, 2018 · By distilling these literatures, we identified seven principles of the abundant organization (identity, purpose, relationships/teamwork, positive work environment, personalizing work,...
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Oct 12, 2021 · A new study from Wharton professor of operations, information and decisions Duncan Watts digs into the question of whether it’s better for employees to work in teams or alone — and the answer may be surprising for managers trying to figure out the best way to assign tasks.
