Category: Blog
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The Theory of Conservation of Resources
The Theory of Conservation of Resources (COR) is a psychological stress theory developed by Stevan E. Hobfoll in 1989. It explains how people respond to stress based on their resources, i.e., things they value and try to protect. The core idea of COR is that people strive to obtain, retain, and protect resources. Stress occurs…
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Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory (Motivation–Hygiene Theory)
To understand what motivates us and what doesn’t motivate us at work… Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory, also known as the Motivation-Hygiene Theory, is a foundational idea in workplace psychology. Developed by psychologist Frederick Herzberg in the 1950s, the theory explains that what makes people happy at work is not the same as what makes them unhappy.…
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Why Less AI in Training Might Be the Secret to Better Work
A new study (2025) suggests that when it comes to training employees, less AI might actually lead to better outcomes. (Note here that “less AI” doesn’t mean “no AI.” In the world of work, forgoing AI will soon be impracticable.) The research, published in the International Journal of Human–Computer Interaction, explores how different levels of…
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