workplace

Safe, respectful workplace critical for productivity, success

PULLMAN, Wash. – Recent headlines tell the story. Instances of workplace violence and bullying are increasing in frequency and intensity in the corporate world, the military, schools, and yes, in universities.   I am writing today to reaffirm that any form of workplace violence or bullying runs counter to the core values of Washington State […]

People don’t really like unselfish colleagues

PULLMAN – You know those goody two-shoes who volunteer for every task and thanklessly take on the annoying details nobody else wants to deal with? That’s right: Other people really can’t stand them. Four separate studies led by a WSU social psychologist have found that unselfish workers who are the first to throw their hat […]

New book looks at why it happens

The recent inauguration of a new president brings to mind the rocky transition of 2001.   Clinton administration staffers, upset that Republicans beat the Democrats, removed or damaged the “W” keys on computer keyboards throughout the White House so, when George W. Bush took office, the new staffers could not type his nickname.   Though […]