Paul E. Spector, Author at Professor Paul E. Spector, PhD

Employee Health, Organizational Behavior – Posted on October 14, 2019October 14, 2019

Psychological Safety Is Important

To thrive at work, people need to feel psychologically safe. That means not worrying about job demands being excessive, about … Continue reading >Psychological Safety Is Important

Employee Health – Posted on September 16, 2019September 16, 2019

Challenge Hindrance Stress

Many stress researchers divide stressful job conditions or stressors into those that challenge employees to do well versus those that … Continue reading >Challenge Hindrance Stress

Employee Health – Posted on August 27, 2019August 27, 2019

Don’t Take Workplace Incivility Home

Jane is a hospital nurse who takes pride in caring for patients. One day she was with an ill patient … Continue reading >Don’t Take Workplace Incivility Home

Research Methods – Posted on August 19, 2019August 23, 2019

Is It Really Big Data?

Big data has become the next big thing. In my field of industrial-organizational psychology and management there are articles about … Continue reading >Is It Really Big Data?

Leadership, Organizational Behavior – Posted on August 13, 2019August 13, 2019

People Work for Praise

Everyone knows that people will do things that bring monetary rewards–think commissions for salespeople. People will sometimes do amazing things, … Continue reading >People Work for Praise

Employee Health – Posted on August 5, 2019August 5, 2019

Bureaucracy Can Be Stressful

A common complaint by employees is that their organizations are too bureaucratic. As an employee of a state university, it … Continue reading >Bureaucracy Can Be Stressful

Employee Health, Marketing – Posted on July 29, 2019July 29, 2019

Mistreatment by Customers

If you have ever held a customer service job, you know that mistreatment by customers can come with the territory. … Continue reading >Mistreatment by Customers

Employee Health – Posted on July 26, 2019July 26, 2019

Substance Abuse and the Workplace

On August 12, 2019 (11 – 12 pm, Grand Ballrooms 7-8) I will be giving a talk on substance abuse … Continue reading >Substance Abuse and the Workplace

Employee Selection – Posted on July 23, 2019July 23, 2019

What Should You Assess in Your Job Applicants?

Article about figuring out the Knowledge, Skill, Ability, and Other Characteristics you need to assess in your job applicants. This … Continue reading >What Should You Assess in Your Job Applicants?

Cyber Behavior – Posted on July 21, 2019July 25, 2019

Cyberloafing Helps Employees Cope

Cyberloafing (employees using electronic devices for nonwork activities while at work) has been considered a drain on productivity that managers … Continue reading >Cyberloafing Helps Employees Cope