Idea posted: February 2026

Institutions: École nationale d’administration publique, Québec    Université Laval    Cardiff Metropolitan University   

The shift toward a knowledge-based economy has changed what employers value most: instead of technical qualifications that may become obsolete, organizations now seek adaptive and transferable non-technical skills. Despite their…

Idea posted: October 2025

Institutions: Stevens Institute of Technology   

Periods of heightened stress and uncertainty, such as political turmoil, economic instability, and global crises, tend to erode individuals’ general perceived control, defined as the belief that success at work…

Idea posted: August 2025

Institutions: Future of Work Institute,Curtin University    School of Psychological Science, University of Western Australia    School of Management and Marketing, Curtin University   

Population aging is a significant global phenomenon. The result is an aging and age-diverse workforce where multiple generations must work together effectively. Human Resource Management (HRM) practices play a key…

Idea posted: July 2025

Institutions: Technical University of Munich; Johannes Gutenberg University   

Glassdoor and Kununu are leading examples of online platforms that offer current and former employees the opportunity to review their employers. Employer reviews can influence millions of potential employees as…

Idea posted: June 2025

Institutions: Christopher Newport University, Luter School of Business    The Wharton School of the University of Pennsylvania    Rowan University, Rohrer College of Business   

The wage gap between men and women and the underrepresentation of women in senior leadership roles have been well-documented. One study introduces a new approach to exploring gender disparity in…

Idea posted: May 2025

Institutions: Simon Fraser University, Beedie School of Business    Haskayne School of Business, University of Calgary    Department of Psychology, University of Calgary; School of Business, Camosun College   

Mental health concerns among employees are increasingly common, affecting a significant portion of the workforce, with estimates suggesting as many as 65% believe these concerns interfere with their jobs. Disclosing…

Idea posted: May 2025

Institutions: Faculty of Psychology and Pedagogical Sciences, Ghent University    Faculty of Economics and Business Administration, Ghent University   

Compressed work schedules, such as full-time, 4-day weeks, are viewed as solutions for enhancing work-life balance and increasing full-time female labour participation. A Ghent University study shows that many employees…

Idea posted: August 2024

Institutions: Labovitz School of Business and Economics    University of Minnesota Duluth; Huntsman School of Business    Utah State University   

A study by Ormonde Cragun of the University of Minnesota Duluth and Michael Ulrich of Utah State University applies the principles of “Dynamic Capabilities” to succession planning to create a…

Idea posted: April 2024

Institutions: University of Pittsburgh Joseph M. Katz Graduate School of Business   

As the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic continues to recede, should companies that had let employees work from home during the pandemic call them back to the office? Many managers…