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The Thoughtful Manager

Using social science to make the workplace more humane

Cognition

Thinking About Quiet Quitting? Maybe Think Twice

Mark Bolino Ph.D. on September 22, 2022

Those thinking about quiet quitting should remember that there are benefits associated with going beyond the call of duty.

Those thinking about quiet quitting should remember that there are benefits associated with going beyond the call of duty.

Loneliness

3 Resolutions to Combat the "Great Resignation"

Mark Bolino Ph.D. on January 11, 2022

Workers are continuing to leave their jobs. Here are three resolutions for managers hoping to improve the workplace.

Workers are continuing to leave their jobs. Here are three resolutions for managers hoping to improve the workplace.

Environment

Employees Are Rewriting the "Psychological Contract"

Mark Bolino Ph.D. on June 28, 2021

Record numbers of workers are quitting their jobs. What do they want?

Record numbers of workers are quitting their jobs. What do they want?

Career

Do We Really Want a Return to Our Pre-COVID Work Lives?

Mark Bolino Ph.D. on March 29, 2021

There is a lot of talk about returning to normal. But do we really want our work lives to return to normal?

There is a lot of talk about returning to normal. But do we really want our work lives to return to normal?

Gratitude

The Importance of Gratitude in Organizations

Mark Bolino Ph.D. on November 24, 2020

Grateful employees contribute to organizational success. Managers should express and elicit gratitude.

Grateful employees contribute to organizational success. Managers should express and elicit gratitude.

Bias

Why Do Some Leaders Have Trouble Changing Course?

Mark Bolino Ph.D. on July 22, 2020

Why do some leaders have trouble changing course? The escalation of commitment trap and how to avoid it.

Why do some leaders have trouble changing course? The escalation of commitment trap and how to avoid it.

Guilt

Perhaps That Discomfort You’re Experiencing Is Guilt

Mark Bolino Ph.D. on April 12, 2020

Recent writing has focused on coronavirus grief, but perhaps some of the discomfort that many are experiencing is guilt.

Recent writing has focused on coronavirus grief, but perhaps some of the discomfort that many are experiencing is guilt.

Stress

Managing Employee Stress and Anxiety During the Coronavirus

Mark Bolino Ph.D. on March 17, 2020

Evidence-based advice for organizations looking to reduce pandemic-related job stress.

Evidence-based advice for organizations looking to reduce pandemic-related job stress.

Leadership

Thoughtful Management: What It Is and Why It’s Important

Mark Bolino Ph.D. on January 28, 2020

Are you a thoughtful manager? Careful thinking and meeting the needs and wants of employees can increase your effectiveness.

Are you a thoughtful manager? Careful thinking and meeting the needs and wants of employees can increase your effectiveness.