industrial and organizational psychology
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Use the ‘Agile Results’ System to Achieve Short- and Long-Term Goals
The kind of productivity method you need depends largely on the kind of person you are. Some methods are adaptable, open to interpretation, and fluid, which is nice if you just need a little guidance. Others, though, are detailed and rule-driven, which is great if you need to be told exactly what to do and…
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The Best Ways to Improve Your Relationship With a Job You Hate
From the first time someone asked us what we wanted to be when we grew up, we were given the impression that our future career was a big deal, and something that defined us. So when, as adults, our career or a particular job doesn’t live up to our expectations, it can result in an…
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The 7 Deadly Sins of Managing People
Every wage-slave has looked at their boss at some point and thought, “anyone could do that job.” But once you move into the big role yourself, you quickly realise how difficult management actually is. Your employees are only responsible for their own conduct and performance, after all, but you are now responsible for everyone’s conduct…
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The Best Way to Answer ‘Tell Me About a Mistake You Made’ During an Interview
Most of have had to face the dreaded, “Tell me about a time you made a mistake” question while interviewing for a new job. And while the whole point of an interview is to put your best foot forward — and nobody relishes disclosing past work failures — with a little advanced preparation, your response…