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Three Useful Things To Know About Human Motivation, Singapore Management University

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Unseen commitments as well as material incentives drive our decisions and play an influential role in human motivation

Reading Collective Emotions: East-West Dichotomy, Singapore Management University

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Research shows how and why different cultures vary in recognising collective emotional information

Will Society Break Down When Women Earn More Than Men?, Singapore Management University

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Relationships may be even happier when females pull in the big bucks

Crush On You, Singapore Management University

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When you are having a crush on someone, you may find yourself starting to like drinking double espresso instead of your usual flat white, develop a taste for spicy Sichuan food or prefer louder music. Findings from a new research study by Prof. Zhang Meng at The Chinese University of Hong Kong (CUHK) Business School suggest that a romantic crush may change one’s consumption preference.

Disconnected: Are Flexible Work Arrangements Bad For Your Health?, Singapore Management University

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You need to feel supported but most of all you need to be calling the shots

Eleanor Malbon is a researcher and a poet – and she doesn't see the need to choose between her two disparate careers.

Malbon, who has an arts/science degree in interdisciplinary research and English literature, works four days a week at UNSW Canberra, and spends the rest of her working hours writing poetry.

What Does Embarrassment Have To Do With Our Choice Of Brands?, Singapore Management University

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Everyone experiences moments of embarrassment – when their credit cards are rejected at the checkout, they are wearing their T-shirt inside out, or have to buy tampons or condoms in a store.

When people are embarrassed it is only natural they behave differently to try to make themselves feel better. But how do they cope with feeling embarrassed? What types of strategies do they adopt and how does all this relate to their self-esteem?

Why Smart Firms Are Out And Proud About Lgbt Expats, Singapore Management University

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Retaining talent is a bottom-line issue as well as duty of care

Talent shortages are pressing international businesses to re-evaluate how they tackle employee mobility as globalisation grows.

Testing, Retesting And Selecting The Right Job Applicant, Singapore Management University

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Allowing applicants to retake a test can help increase the likelihood of hiring the best person for the job

Why Is Workplace Bullying So Widespread And Rising?, Singapore Management University

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Pressure, disorganisation and regulatory failure are red flags

What Motivates Workaholism And Should It Be Avoided?, Singapore Management University

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New study reveals why some people are prone to work too much

Accepting Differences For An Inclusive Society, Singapore Management University

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Everyone has a role in upholding values and having tough conversations to build inclusion

How To Measure Well-Being At Work And Why It Matters, Singapore Management University

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Supported staff are key drivers of high performing workplaces

Sorry Guys, But Women Make Better Investors Than Men, Singapore Management University

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New research confirms a superior performance by female traders. Women have had a pretty bad reputation in global financial markets. As investors, the perception is that they joined the game too late, they saved too little and they invested too conservatively.

Recharge On The Go For The Busy Bee, Singapore Management University

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Human interactions can be energising and bring vitality to employees

Beauty And Inequality, Singapore Management University

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A beautiful body opens doors in almost any society, but what constitutes a beautiful face is a matter of opinion…and racial preference

The 21st Century Woman, Singapore Management University

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As gender roles change, organisations and society need to adapt to maximise professional and personal fulfillment for both women and men

Hate Speech And The Freedom To Live, Singapore Management University

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Drawing the legal line at insult or hurt feelings could do more harm than good at maintaining religious and social tolerance

Bling And Brand Recognition: What Your Conspicuous Consumption Says About You, Singapore Management University

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Makers of luxury goods can charge even more if they play down their famous labels

Governing For Happiness, Singapore Management University

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A fair and just society should be the aim for creating maximum societal happiness

Young, Successful, And In The Wrong Job?, Singapore Management University

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What happens when you land a job that puts you years ahead of your peers but suspect you may have made a career mistake?

Why Having An Affair With The Boss Is A Bad Career Move, Singapore Management University

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And men who date female superiors are judged more harshly

Social Impact Of Alcoholism In The Singaporean Environment, Singapore Management University

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Alcohol addiction is treatable; strong community and familial support is key

What You Really Feel Can Win Over And Inspire A Team, Singapore Management University

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Sincere emotions gain trust, but how about genuine anger?

Creating A Motivated And Engaged Workforce, Singapore Management University

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All a company needs to do is fulfill employees’ need for three things: competence, relatedness, and autonomy

Predicting Health Trajectories, Singapore Management University

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With data going back to pre-World War II, the HRS paints a picture of how we will age . As people age, men are less likely to have physical disabilities than women, but die earlier. Those with higher socio-economic status and education levels have less physical disabilities as they grow old. Less educated single women are often the least financially prepared for retirement.

Those are the main findings of the U.S. Health and Retirement Study (HRS), described as "the mother ship" of statistics on aging by Michael Hurd, Principal Senior Researcher and Director at the RAND Center for the …

How To Be Cool In School? A Dating Expert Offers Smu Students A Five-Step Approach, Singapore Management University

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In a just world, we would expect qualities like diligence, persistence and persuasiveness to pay off, but things are a lot more complicated when it comes to attraction. Dating expert David Tian, addresses SMU students on how people ought to better their odds at love and romance.

Inspiring Change: The Roles Of Women And Their Communities, Singapore Management University

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'Change' is a word often employed (and frequently abused) by politicians, industrialists, artists and leaders of various domains as a rallying call. Its effects can be profound on those discontented with the status quo and perhaps uninviting for those already contented with the way things are.

To Succeed In Life And Business, Adapt And Fail Productively, Singapore Management University

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Most people don't make very much of their bread toasters. These small but hardy metal boxes often come at low prices (from $7) and are not terribly difficult to operate. All in all, this is not the best example of a sophisticated, complicated or inventive home appliance.

Of Ice And Men: Chilling Leadership Tales Of Four Great Explorers, Singapore Management University

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Following a brief pause after the Age of Exploration, the desire of human beings to reach every corner of their earth, however remote, was revived when expeditions to the two Polar Regions began in the 19^th century. Participants of such harsh expeditions might have been carrying on the mantle of adventure or seeking fame, but they also provide fine examples for some very important lessons, said author Ragnar Kvam.