Being around people who are different from us makes us more creative, more diligent and harder-working By Katherine W. Phillips on October 1, 2014 Credit: Edel Rodriguez IN BRIEF Decades of research by organizational scientists, psychologists, sociologists, economists and demographers show that socially diverse groups (that is, those with a diversity of race, ethnicity, gender… Continue reading How diversity makes us smarter
Stuff, Sarah Murray, Sep 03 2019 Rent-a-Finn: How to be happy The Finns would like to share their happiness with others. The “Rent-a-Finn” campaign allows people to hire one of eight volunteers to help them find the Finnish way to happiness. When it comes to happiness, we probably think we have some sort of grasp of… Continue reading How to succeed in the pursuit of happiness
How employees spend their leisure time predicts their feelings and behavior the next day, a new study finds. BY SELMA A. QUIST-MØLLER | MAY 28, 2019 When work is stressful, many of us don’t make downtime a priority. Taking a break or having fun feels like something we can’t afford—and hobbies, exercise, and social activities… Continue reading What You Can Do Tonight for a Better Workday Tomorrow
World Character Strengths Day is coming up at the end of September and there are some great resources available for the day and the build up to it. A great opportunity to reinvigorate strengths for yourself or your organisation. Sign Up for Character Day
BY KIRA M. NEWMAN | SEPTEMBER 18, 2019 Should you eat an apple—or a bag of Oreos? Go to McDonald’s—or the vegetarian restaurant on the corner? When we make these everyday food choices, many of us think first of our physical health and appearance. But there’s another factor we may want to consider in picking… Continue reading What Is the Best Diet for Mental Health?
What happens when people find a wallet with money in it? BY JILL SUTTIE | AUGUST 13, 2019 Imagine you lost your wallet on the street. Do you think the person who found it would try to return it to you or just keep the money for themselves? If you’re like most (or if you’re… Continue reading Why People May Be More Honest Than You Think
