Verified by Psychology Today

Mind of the Manager

What works and what doesn't in the workplace

Career
How Motivation at Work Is Shifting

Victor Lipman on October 27, 2023

Personal Perspective: The notion of "purpose" in career choices may well be assuming a larger role.

Personal Perspective: The notion of "purpose" in career choices may well be assuming a larger role.

Productivity
Large Study Shows Four-Day Workweek Is Succeeding

Victor Lipman on January 4, 2023

Substantial U.K. research demonstrates strong productivity with fewer hours, and most companies testing a four-day week plan to continue it.

Substantial U.K. research demonstrates strong productivity with fewer hours, and most companies testing a four-day week plan to continue it.

Productivity
Why Autonomy Is a Key Element of Job Satisfaction

Victor Lipman on November 14, 2022

Some people crave autonomy and others need less of it, but it will always be an important workplace variable for managers to bear in mind.

Some people crave autonomy and others need less of it, but it will always be an important workplace variable for managers to bear in mind.

Career
Do You Feel Taken Advantage of at Work?

Victor Lipman on August 18, 2022

Beleaguered employees are often overworked and underappreciated. A survey of nearly 1000 workers should be eye-opening.

Beleaguered employees are often overworked and underappreciated. A survey of nearly 1000 workers should be eye-opening.

Career
More Employees Are Working From Home Because They Like It

Victor Lipman on July 21, 2022

Working from home offers numerous valuable benefits. For employees who have the opportunity to work remotely, 78 percent would like to continue to do so after the pandemic.

Working from home offers numerous valuable benefits. For employees who have the opportunity to work remotely, 78 percent would like to continue to do so after the pandemic.