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Study finds a good use for personality tests on the job

If employers want to learn more about an employee’s personality, an award-winning study from the University of Iowa finds that the employee might not be the best person they talk to. Story

Friendly, not always helpful

A new study from the University of Iowa suggests that businesses who hire extroverts may not be getting the gregarious, helpful team players they think they’re hiring. Story

College football chain reactions

Fans of the Kansas State Wildcats probably don’t realize it, but their BCS hopes will be affected at least a little by this weekend’s University of Northern Iowa game against Western Illinois. Story

Friends in workplaces

A sense of belonging and attachment to a group of co-workers is a better motivator for some employees than money, according to a new study by University of Iowa researchers. Story

Coming home, moving on

Workers for big multinational companies who spend time on a foreign assignment have a higher than normal turnover rate when they come back home, and a new study suggests that’s because they don’t feel fully appreciated for their global experience. Story

Little evidence of evidence-based management in MBA programs

A new study by University of Iowa researchers suggests few faculty at MBA programs across the country are teaching management courses that suggest the importance of research evidence for management practice. Story

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