Working Well: a blog by the Institute of Work Psychology

Our research helps us to understand the world around us, generating insight and solutions to real-world problems.

The Institute of Work Psychology conducts research that helps us to understand the world around us, generating insight and solutions to real-world problems. It is organised into five themes:

  • Work and Wellbeing
  • Leadership and Teamworking
  • Creativity, Innovation and Effectiveness
  • Understanding Organisations
  • Learning, Education and Development

In this blog, we present information and insights based on our research into these areas. The posts are written by IWP members, both staff and PhD students, and also by our collaborating partners. Views expressed are our own and we hope our blogs will be of interest to academics, practitioners, and policy makers.
 

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Our most recent blog posts

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Forging better relationships by understanding and adapting how you manage others' feelings

Written by Professor Karen Niven.

People have different preferences and tendencies when it comes to giving and receiving emotional support. Understanding these could be the key to developing stronger working relationships, according to a new project led by Professor Karen Niven.

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The Impact of the COVID-19 crisis on Organizational Creativity

Written by Dr Dermot Breslin and Dr Carolyn Axtell

The Covid-19 crisis has created a number of challenges for organizations and the ways in which we communicate and work with colleagues on a daily basis.

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Institute of Work Psychology: The Early Years

Peter Warr writes about the history of the Institute of Work Psychology.

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The “i-deal” way to support your employees in having a positive home life

Written by Dr Ciara Kelly

As all the emails and newspaper articles tell us, “we are in unprecedented times” and this context is creating unprecedented challenges.

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“Flights to nowhere”: creativity and innovation in the airline industry during the pandemic

Written by Mary Skordia.

With the pandemic causing major disruptions in the travel industry globally, airline companies have experienced an unforeseen pause in their operations.

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The challenges of international knowledge-sharing by police organisations: Lessons from ten European case studies

Written by Dr Kamal Birdi

Current restrictions aside, improved transportation, better IT systems, easing of travel restrictions across borders, greater world trade and the increasing size of vulnerable populations have led to greater opportunities for cross-border crimes.

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