People who are naturally more attuned to the emotions of others are better able to judge how well small groups perform, even when observation times are short, according to a new study. The study is the first of its kind to show that people can make accurate judgments about how effectively small grou

Attractive businesswomen are seen as less trustworthy, less truthful and fired with more dignity than less attractive women, new research shows. This femme fatale effect, as the researchers call it, goes beyond a widely accepted statement that attractive women are simply not seen as appropriate in t

When it comes to work, many of us want to be a little happier. But switching jobs, switching bosses, or simply finding more joy between all the tasks on our daily to-do list often feels out of our reach. Many people are so busy that we are just trying to keep our heads above water. We dont have the

7 out of 10 Dutch professionals attribute their career success to two people or more. First employers and previous managers seem to have the most influence on the career development of Dutch talent. In addition, 43% say they have a permanent work buddy in their current job. However, not so much for

Being very close to a colleague can make the difference between the daily grind and going to work with a smile on your face. And thats nice, but theres a fine line between work BFFs and being dependent. This can have some important implications in practice. For example, this good bond between you ca

Women who regularly interact with a female-dominated circle are more likely to achieve high leadership positions, according to a new study from the University of Notre Dame and Northwestern University. The survey found that more than 75 percent of high-ranking women maintain a female-dominated circl

Heavy pressure at work seems to make women more prone to weight gain, regardless of whether they have a college education. This is shown in a study of more than 3800 people in Sweden. The women and men in the study were examined three times over a 20-year period regarding variables such as body weig

Starting a new job is always intimidating. What will your colleagues think about you? Are you going to do a good job? Here are some tips to ensure that you have the smoothest possible transition in the first week of your new job. Take about an hour to update your social media profiles, let people k

An allegation of unethical workplace practices undermines trust in the accused and increases trust in the accuser, but only if the allegation is made in good faith, according to new research. The series of studies, entitled Building Trust by Scaring Others:When Accusing Others of Unethical Behavior

In the rush to be as productive as possible, its tempting to push yourself to the limit. You spend many hours at work, skip meals, fail to take breaks, and ignore everything but the work sitting on your desk. Thats when you start making mistakes, and are less productive. The worst part is that you m

Lots of coffee, a little (actually a lot) of procrastination, empty Word documents, piles of notes, bouts of self-doubt, and the satisfying tapping of the keyboard. All things that writers are familiar with. Are you longing to write a book but not sure if its in you?Here are some signs that youre a

The amount of information and data that employees are confronted with every day has grown enormously in recent years. Globalization and digitization have led to a steady increase in the complexity of work and business processes. Everything that is up to date today may be outdated tomorrow. As a resu

Starting your own business in the hospitality industry at home is not nothing. But rest assured, the startup scene in Denmark is booming. So theres plenty of reason to stay optimistic! Although starting your own business entails a lot, if you have the perfect idea for a small catering company, dont

You are very good at what you do. So its no surprise that you have a desire to tackle bigger things. A bigger project. A more difficult problem. A bigger team. This will give you the opportunity to grow, learn new things and have more fun (oh, and hopefully add more value to the business too). But w

Today, being an influencer has become a profession for many. It sounds like a great lifestyle:You can get things for free, and you can now make money from it, especially if you have a large number of followers. So its no surprise that everyone wants to become an influencer these days. However, becom

Networking is an essential part of business. Whether youre trying to find new customers or connect with colleagues, its part of success that you can do better when youre trying to climb the corporate ladder. Successful networking is more than just handing out your business card and shaking hands. He

In the state of Baden-Wurttemberg, Germany, 16-year-old high school students decide whether to stay in school to pursue an academic career or participate in vocational training. A new study provides evidence that the path they choose affects their personality years later. The team focused on two gr

Struggling to fight your bulging tummy? Business travel may be to blame, with more than a third of workers who travel regularly claiming healthy eating is disappearing. Whether its a big latte on the train, grabbing a pastry between morning meetings or a three-course meal with clients, business trav

While in an ideal world we can draw a clear line between our private and work lives, the reality is that it is never that simple. Your boss is friends with you on Facebook, family members call you at work, and your colleagues are constantly discussing or asking curious questions. So where do you dra

It is the time of good intentions. Maybe you intend to apply for that one job that you like so much. Or do you even want to start your own business in the new year! Whatever you want, you can only do it if you know how to dress properly. You have to make a good impression. Whether its only occasiona