The most effective crisis managers show strong preferences for variety at work and keep their cool when operating outside of their comfort zones says a study presented today at the BPS Division of Occupational Psychology in Nottingham. It also found those who demonstrate more self-discipline and stick to the rules are considered less effective at dealing with a crisis. Lead researcher from assessment consultancy Cubiks Christine D’Silva said: “In a crisis situation, things change at a rapid pace, with new information arriving at any time. Decisions that have far reaching consequences >>>

In our ever present quest for happiness, a new study sheds light on how we may want to allocate our life priorities.Researchers reviewed six studies with more than 4,600 participants, and found an almost even split between people valuing their time over making more money, or vice versa.They discovered a person’s perspective was a fairly consistent factor for both daily interactions and major life events.Study findings, as published online in the journal Social Psychological and Personality Science, suggest valuing your time more than the pursuit of money is linked to greater happiness.“It appears >>>

Modern features such as hot-desking and open-plan floors appeal mainly to extraverted workers with others finding them uncomfortable says a study presented today at the BPS Division of Occupational Psychology’s annual conference in Nottingham. Lead author John Hackston, Head of Research at business psychologists OPP, said: “Despite changes in technology many people still work in an office. Understanding how personality interacts with the office environment is key to improving job satisfaction and productivity.” Over 300 people (71 per cent female and average age 47 years) completed >>>