Human Psychology

Being overweight is highly stigmatized, but companies can take steps to help combat weight discrimination.

Businesses distracted by the language around racism should instead focus on taking steps to actively prevent it.

Disaster managers must be sufficiently flexible to meet stakeholder expectations, depending on the situation.

Our systems of belief, technology, and cultural practices have shaped what many of us think of as “the office.”

How U.S. companies are commemorating Juneteenth; what a 2020 recession may mean for data analytics.

An intentional approach to sharing positive news can help boost employee morale.

The pandemic has made online interaction more routine, creating new opportunities for businesses.

The right communication during a crisis can help teams be more connected — and productive.

Leaders are using the language of war to rally people in a fight against COVID-19. That’s a problem.

Being mindful about time signals can help managers make remote work easier for their employees.

During a crisis, employees need frequent, honest communication from organizational and team leaders.

In unpredictable, high-stress situations, cognitive decision biases may lead to poor decisions.

Effective leadership can make crises manageable instead of overwhelming.

Learn what makes dual-career couples work and get your own conversation-starter kit.

Facial recognition tech can identify and analyze key emotional states — but must be used with care.

No matter how compelling it seems, data alone won’t win people over unless infused with a story.

Emotions provide insight into what motivates people and how to improve performance.

How do we talk about the state of our planet when the news is so scary?

Apps can help working couples share household labor more equitably if they’re used the right way.

Counterpoints looks at whether analytics can quantify team chemistry.