Conflicts are inevitable and can lead to adverse outcomes, but new research suggests ways to harness them for enhanced workplace creativity By Pan Jingyi, Principal Writer, China Business Knowledge @ CUHK Conflicts frequently arise in workplaces and are often viewed in a negative light. Nonetheless, different types of conflict can lead to various outcomes, with […]

Either you have passion for your work or you don’t, researchers find this to be a myth and suggest passion can be cultivated and sustained over time By Ella Chen When hiring new staff, managers often look for candidates who show a great deal of passion for their work. But even if a new hire […]

New research explores the intricate relationship between multiple identities and creative performance, as well as the mechanism behind it By Pan Jingyi, Principal Writer, China Business Knowledge @ CUHK “Without creativity, there would be no progress, and we would be forever repeating the same patterns,” says Edward de Bono, an author and doctor who invented […]

Impressing recruiters and gaining an edge in the job market is no easy feat. However, a new study reveals different priorities between candidates and hiring managers By Pan Jingyi, Principal Writer, China Business Knowledge @ CUHK While talent is often coveted, many believe success stems from a blend of competence and diligence. Cristiano Ronaldo, the […]

A new study cast light on work and leisure conflict, revealing that tapping into a nostalgic trip can boost creativity By Pan Jingyi, Principal Writer, China Business Knowledge@CUHK After weathering years of crippling travel restrictions, the tourism industry is finally on the road to recovery with travellers eagerly rushing to book flights and hotels. According […]

Achieving harmony between work and family positively impacts personality and career, while neglecting them would do more harm By Putro Harnowo, Senior Content Manager, China Business Knowledge @ CUHK Competitive workplaces and demanding tasks can stir up pesky emotions. Meanwhile, the rollercoaster of family issues can leave individuals trapped in a whirlwind of feelings. Many […]

Social entrepreneurs face the unique challenge of having to establish an extremely high level of credibility and legitimacy to survive in a rapidly changing business environment. Researchers have found a specific personality trait they can leverage to secure valuable external resources and support to rise above this challenge By Ella Chen Social enterprises’ chief mission […]

Early action by managers and educators can build awareness of excessive risk and its consequences among financial professionals and help to protect them from moral hazard, new study finds By Lisa Kennedy More than $2 trillion was wiped from the world’s economy in the Global Financial Crisis during the pre-recession peak in the second quarter […]

New research challenges the notion that “nice guys finish last” and suggests that prosocial motivation can be an asset in the workplace By Pan Jingyi, Principal Writer, China Business Knowledge@CUHK Have you ever helped your colleagues or customers because you genuinely wanted to have a positive impact on their lives? If so, you have in […]

New research finds that promoting strong team leadership, without additional measures to boost company-wide collaboration, could be counter-productive By Lisa Kennedy The secrets of great leadership are an abiding preoccupation of the business world. Inspiring leaders can spur us to our greatest achievements and, if your career has prospered under a talented line manager, you […]