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March 29, 2019
Gretchen Spreitzer’s energy management research was cited in a Coshocton Tribune article titled, “Reduce stress by managing energy over time.” The article explains the four parts of energy (physical, emotional, mental, and spiritual) and how people can improve them. Spreitzer is the Keith E. and Valerie J. Alessi Professor of Business Administration, professor of management […]
March 26, 2019
Julia Lee’s co-authored research on commutes was featured in the Harvard Business School Working Knowledge article, “Stuck in Commuter Hell? You Can Still Be Productive.” The article explores the link between commutes and job satisfaction and, ultimately, employee turnover. The content is based on a working paper written by Lee, Jon Jachimowicz, Bradley Staats, Jochen […]
March 22, 2019
Gretchen Spreitzer was quoted in a Financial Times article titled, “Flexible working’s unforeseen tensions.” The article explores the practical application of “remote work and fluid hours,” especially for women who more often manage home (i.e., family) care. In the article, Spreitzer helps to identify one unintended obstacle in offering a flexible work environment: an existing […]
March 22, 2019
On the heels of a powerful and inclusive set of events for the annual Diversity Week at Michigan Ross, students planned the first-ever Wellness Week at Michigan Ross — a suite of events and initiatives focused on helping students build healthy and balanced lives. Organized by The Comfort Zone, a new, student-developed well-being community at Ross, programming was designed to […]
March 20, 2019
“Why rich parents are more likely to be unethical,” an article that David M. Mayer wrote for The Conversation, has been republished by regional and national media outlets. In the aftermath of the recent college admissions scam, Mayer used his background in psychology to help explain why wealthy individuals behave unethically. He walks readers through […]
March 20, 2019
Center for Positive Organizations Faculty Associate Edward C. Chang has been awarded the Stanley Sue Award for Distinguished Contributions to Diversity in Clinical Psychology by the American Psychological Association (APA). As described by the APA, the “award honors psychologists who have made remarkable contributions to the understanding of human diversity and whose contributions have significant […]
March 18, 2019
Professor Gretchen Spreitzer shares some nuggets from recent research on the changing workplace. The world of work continues to evolve, and Michigan Ross Professor and Center for Positive Organizations Core Faculty Member Gretchen Spreitzer keeps a close eye on the changes. She has studied three global trends in particular: the nature of work contracts, shifting […]
March 18, 2019
Laura Morgan Roberts wrote (along with co-author Zuhairah Washington) a Harvard Business Review article titled, “Women of Color Get Less Support at Work. Here’s How Managers Can Change That.” The article cites findings from a “Women in the Workplace” report that in 2018 only 4% of C-Level positions were held by women of color. There […]
March 13, 2019
Jane Dutton and Monica Worline’s book, Awakening Compassion at Work: The Quiet Power That Elevates People and Organizations, was mentioned in an article, “The Art of Executive Feedback,” published in The Chronicle of Higher Education. The article’s author wrote that Awakening Compassion “changed the way [he] understood leadership and organizational effectiveness.” Dutton is a co-founder […]
March 11, 2019
Menlo Innovation’s CEO and Chief Storyteller Richard Sheridan was interviewed for a Forbes article titled, “Satisfaction? Engagement? Why Not Joy At Work?” Sheridan was strategically chosen to discuss his company’s notably recognized workplace culture and how he frames “joy” in the context of leadership, performance, and employee engagement. Menlo Innovations is member of the […]
March 7, 2019
The HowStuffWorks article, “The Pros and Cons of Coworking Spaces,” features research by Gretchen Spreitzer, Peter Bacevice, and Lyndon Garrett about the impact of coworking on people’s ability to thrive in their roles. Spreitzer is the Keith E. and Valerie J. Alessi Professor of Business Administration, professor of management and organizations, and a member of […]
March 5, 2019
For the second year in a row Owens Corning was named one of the 2019 “World’s Most Ethical Companies” by the Ethisphere Institute, an organization that “defines and measures corporate ethical standards.” “For Owens Corning employees, this is an important recognition of our ongoing commitment to integrity and the highest standards of conduct in everything […]