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Jun112025

Is AI a Perfect Match or a Coercive Cohabitation? Rethinking Organizations Through the Fluid Frame

A pressing dilemma today is whether artificial intelligence (AI) and organizations represent a perfect marriage or a coercive cohabitation. As AI, digital platforms, and climate disruption continuously reshape the organizational landscape and the planet, we find ourselves navigating what sociologist Zygmunt Bauman (2013) called liquid modernity—an era of chronic instability and uncertainty. The need for…

May312025

Motivation at Work

Exploring the Three Main Theories of Work Motivation Why do some employees go above and beyond while others do the bare minimum? Understanding what drives people to excel at work is key to building high-performing, engaged teams. Psychologists and organizational scholars have long studied motivation, and their insights can be grouped into three major categories…

Feb22025

Insights about job performance and cognitive ability

Job performance encapsulates a set of behaviors employees can exhibit in the workplace. These behaviors impact organizational goals and can have positive or negative connotations. Job performance is a multidimensional concept that includes: Task performance Organizational citizenship behavior (OCB) Counterproductive work behaviors (CWB). Understanding how these behaviors interact and the role of cognitive ability in…

Jan262025

Potential Negative Effects of Setting Specific, Difficult Goals in Motivating Employees

Goal setting has long been recognized as a powerful tool for motivating employees and enhancing organizational performance. By establishing clear and challenging objectives, organizations encourage focus, persistence, and innovation among their workforce. However, while goal setting is undeniably effective, an overemphasis on setting specific, challenging goals can inadvertently lead to several negative consequences. Among these…

Jun142024

Effective Communication and Authenticity: Keys to Landing Your Dream Job

Effective multimodal communication skills and authenticity are crucial for landing your desired job and navigating professional challenges from entry-level employees to organizational leaders. Presenting yourself confidently and infusing your resume with your unique story are critical steps to achieving this. By developing your communication capacity, you can lead your life with authenticity, connection, and impact.…

Jul122023

Strategies for savoring life experiences

In today’s fast-paced world, many people struggle to enjoy and fully engage in their personal and professional experiences. The constant influx of new information and the desire to constantly do something different or more can be overwhelming. This pressure to always strive for more affects most people in modern society, leaving them with little time…