Observer Xpress

Psychological Science in the Workplace

Sweaty Palms Before

an Interview

Sweaty palms and a racing heart — all signs of nervousness — may actually increase your negotiating power, finds a new study. But your effectiveness will depend on whether or not you like negotiating. More>>

Higher Earnings Can

Hamper Happiness

Social psychologist Christopher Hsee, University of Chicago, and his team have identified factors that lead to overearning for the sake of mindless accumulation — often at the cost of one’s own happiness. People can be disrupted from amassing more than they need when prompted to consider the consequences. More>>

APS Launches

Career-Focused Blog

APS has launched its new blog, Minds for Business. Be prepared for your career future with this rich source of information on the science of the modern workplace. The blog covers everything from leadership and management to the behavioral, social, and cognitive dynamics behind performance and achievement. This issue of Xpress includes highlights from Minds for Business, as well as other studies related to the workplace. More>>

More Than Meets the ‘A’

in Your GPA

At face value, a job applicant’s GPA seems a reasonable predictor of effective job performance. But many employers fail to compare an individual’s GPA to their school’s average, and that can lead to systematic mistakes in selecting the right employee. More>>

Cheatin’ Hearts

New research suggests that the free market principles that serve as the cornerstone of many western economies may serve as a sturdy foundation for fraud and deception. Caroline Pulfrey and Fabrizio Butera, University of Lausanne, Switzerland, set out to determine whether cheating has any relation to adherence to neoliberal capitalistic values. More>>

Hackman’s Team-Building

Legacy

J. Richard Hackman spent nearly half a century exploring the dynamics of teamwork and effective leadership in the work place, leaving an indelible mark on the field of organizational psychology. His legacy was honored by a few of his former students and collaborators at the 25th APS Annual Convention. More>>

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