Tag: career

  • Herzberg’s Two-Factor Theory (Motivation–Hygiene Theory)

    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.…

  • Why Less AI in Training Might Be the Secret to Better Work

    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…

  • Clients Put Consultants to the Test: Study Uncovers Dynamic Evaluation Process

    Clients Put Consultants to the Test: Study Uncovers Dynamic Evaluation Process

    When a company hires a consulting firm, we can safely assume that they acknowledge there’s a gap they need to fill in the workplace. Naturally, they hire experts because they need their expertise. However, one interesting research we came across recently shows that experts don’t go through their workday unchallenged, and they are continuously tested…