Forbes: 4-Day Workweek Catching On In The United States

The four-day workweek might have a future in the American way of working.

Member Spotlight: Ann Langley, recipient of the 2022 Distinguished Scholarly Contributions to Management Award

“I see this as a recognition of the value of doing the kind of research that I do, based on the analysis of organizational processes evolving over time, rather than simply focusing on static relationships between variables. Receiving an award like that is a recognition from the Academy that this kind of research, as well as qualitative research more generally, is appreciated and valued. So I'm very pleased that about that. It encourages other scholars to engage in that kind of research.”

Forbes: A Psychologist Teaches You How To Turn Self-Doubt Into Career Rocket Fuel

A healthy dose of self-doubt can be a game-changer when it comes to advancing your career.

Member Spotlight: Alan Meyer, recipient of the 2022 Distinguished Service Award

“I’m tremendously gratified to receive this award for service, because AOM has delivered tremendously great services to me over the last 44 years. It’s the scaffold I’ve used to build my identity and career as a researcher, scholar, teacher, and editor. AOM is where I learned to present papers, teach classes, and review manuscripts.” —Alan Meyer

Phys.org: How Can Women Build High-status Networks?

New research from ESMT Berlin finds that men are more likely to leverage co-location and face-to-face interactions to build high-status connections. Women, by contrast, are more effective at connecting with high-status colleagues via third-party ties.

HR Brew: Science Says That Workplace Dress-code Flexibility Gives Employees Better Self-esteem and Confidence

Researchers found that on days when employees thought their outfits were attractive, workers felt better about themselves and made more progress toward their goals.

The Good Men Project: Managers, Err on the Side of Too Much Communication

A boss who bombards you with communication may be frustrating, but one who leaves you in the dark may come off as uncaring, research finds.

Research Professional News: Thought Boxes and Bubbles

A paradox box could improve academic engagement with policy, according to Nic Beech, Katy J Mason, Robert MacIntosh and Diana Beech.

The Conversation: Quiet Quitting and the Great Resignation Have a Common Cause – Dissatisfied Workers Feel They Can’t Speak Up in the Workplace

U.S. workers have been at the forefront of three big trends in recent months.

The Academy of Management joins forces with New York Times Licensing Group to inform managers and business leaders

New York Times Licensing Group (NYTLicensing) is now distributing content from Academy of Management Insights—AOM’s online magazine for managers and business leaders—to provide content to global media and business audiences.

The Washington Post: Politics are Becoming Tougher to Avoid at Work, Survey Finds

The growing polarization of workplaces is leading to more arguments over politics and less diversity of perspectives within organizations

Harvard Business Review: Supporting Employees After Violence Against Their Community

“Mega-threats” — defined as incidents that are negative, receive intense media attention, and are intrinsically linked to the victim(s) identities’ (their race, gender, sexuality, immigrant status, etc.) — not only make employees with similar identities feel threatened. They can also impact their ability to work, resulting in a high avoidance of tasks and colleagues. Recent research explores why this occurs and outlines how organizations can better create an environment where underrepresented employees don’t have to manage the stress of asking, “Am I next?” alone.

Business Insider: If Your Employer is Trying to Dump Poor Performers by Tracking the Time You Spend Online and On Calls, Watch Out. Researchers Say These Metrics 'Are Anything But Fair.'

Why Productivity Scores Don't Effectively Measure Employee Performance

The Washington Post: California Law Forces Most Companies to Provide Salary Info in Job Ads

Pay transparency is having a moment. Here’s what you should know.

Phys.org: Gather Ideas From Strangers, But Work Through Them With People Close To You

The creative process, in any knowledge-based activity, is increasingly a collective process, and those who take charge of its development must know how to activate the most appropriate personal ties at each stage.

MIT Sloan Management Review: Five Ways Managers Can Help Prevent Quiet Quitting

Researchers discuss the factors underlying employee disengagement, and what managers can do to help restore people’s commitment to their work.

Inc.: Mark Cuban Says the Worst Career Advice Is 'Follow Your Passion.' What Should You Do Instead?

Turns out it's something you already do. You just need to turn it up a notch.

Member Spotlight: Yu Tse Heng, recipient of the 2022 William H. Newman Award

"I hope that this research will inform bereavement/loss-related work policies and best practices, such that grieving employees' experiences at work are more positive (than negative).”-Yu Tse Heng

Phys.org: The Secrets of Embracing Change in Work and Life

Today's workforce might best be described in terms of tumult: Great Resignation, Great Retirement, Great Reshuffle, etc. In this "new normal," managers must learn to navigate a state of continual transition in their teams and organizations, while keeping up with day-to-day demands.

AOM Scholars On… Leading the Sustainable Way Forward

Leading the Sustainable Way Forward: AOM Hosts Sixth Virtual Subject Matter Expert Panel and discuss how organizations can lead sustainable growth