Posts tagged with 'performance'
March 15, 2018
The impact of self-selection on performance
Our behavior is strongly influenced by comparisons with others. These “others” are not usually assigned to us, but we choose […]
May 5, 2017
Do longer working hours decrease performance?
Working hours vary substantially, both between and within countries, due to differences in the regulation of the standard workweek and […]
February 3, 2016
Employee incentives: Bonuses or penalties?
A large empirical literature supports the view that linking payment to performance is highly effective in raising productivity. However, often […]
August 27, 2015
How setting the right goals can boost business productivity
Businesses require motivated and productive employees. Monetary incentives, such as pay-for-performance schemes are a popular tool to encourage better employee […]
September 22, 2014
Grades and rank: How do they affect student effort?
The educational system is built upon a sequence of tests to measure student performance. Improving student performance is a key […]
September 2, 2014
Using employee recognition to boost productivity
Good bosses know that recognition and words of appreciation are key tools to motivate employes and increase productivity. But what […]
April 14, 2014
Knowing that you matter, matters: the luck of having a meaningful job
What if somebody told you that your job was completely irrelevant and useless? Would you still work with the same […]
October 25, 2013
Relative bonus payment schemes do not increase performance
Many firms run employee-of-the-month or job promotion contests. Stock brokers get additional money if they beat the index. Bonus payment […]
August 19, 2013
New evidence from soccer tournaments: three days of rest are enough
Professional European soccer players have to play about 50 games each year. In 90 minutes they run up to 14 […]