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Social distancing, Zombie apocalypse, remote teams

Insights

01 Jun 2020

Organizations Can Help Heal Social Distancing Problems

Organizations have been using three methods to counter prejudice, isolation, and hopelessness related to social distancing during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Leadership Lessons for the Zombie Apocalypse

Countless films and most recently, the television series The Walking Dead, can provide real-life lessons on how to effectively manage groups working amid a doomsday situation.

First Impressions Count for Geographically Diverse Teams

Emotions felt during initial team meetings can having lasting effects on which team members gain or lose influence over time.

When Startups Change Directions to Survive

“Rather than being a surefire path to salvation in times of trouble, pivoting can create a whole new set of survival-threatening troubles,” a researcher says.

A Rural Indian Perspective on Work-Life Balance

Wives, husbands—and often extended family who live with them—must reckon with all the tasks that women typically do at home and determine who will do them instead.

Eight Questions to Help Solve Ethical Problems

A U.S. university has been using the questions since 2013 to improve students’ ethical reasoning and decision-making skills.

Aligning Employee Demographics with Reality

With new generations entering the workforce, organizations will benefit by being more aware and responsive to the evolution of personal identities regarding gender and race.

Openly Discussing a Taboo Topic: Mistreated Workers

Many employers seem to be more sensitive to claims of mistreatment at work. But employees’ perceptions of mistreatment vary widely, creating an array of challenges for managers.

Revolving Door of Temporary Workers Has Hidden Costs

Temporary workers departures mean coworkers have to change work routines to accommodate the exits, and have to divert part of their resources to the replacements.

Five Practices and Three Myths That Fuel Inequality

Many social and economic factors have been blamed for rising inequality. But the role of organizations gets overlooked.

Experiences Abroad Are Runways to Creativity

In the global fashion industry, working in foreign countries is a powerful driver of the creativity at top design houses. It’s a concept that’s readily tailored to suit managers in other sectors.

AOM and the COVID-19 Pandemic

Resources for Academy of Management members:

• The Coronavirus (COVID-19) Information page offers messages from AOM President Jacqueline Coyle-Shapiro and official updates

• AOM Research and Resources Related to the COVID-19 Pandemic features AOM member research and resources on teaching and working remotely, crisis management, COVID-19 responses, business and finance, and unemployment and restructuring

• #COVID-19 resources offers additional updates and information via AOM Connect

• Support at AOM provides FAQs and a Request for Support form