Flexible working has long been seen as the Holy Grail of employee satisfaction. But as new research shows, it's all about ...

Motivation is often viewed as a driving force that pushes individuals to take action, both in personal and professional settings. However, I've learned that when it comes down to it, no one can ...

Last week, my not-so-little brother celebrated his thirtieth birthday, and he proudly showed the gift he got from his girlfriend that morning — a shiny new guitar. Despite his reputation for ...

Employers can boost motivation and learning by giving their employees the autonomy to overrule artificial intelligence decisions from the start, according to a recent study by researchers at the ...

Leaders want employees to be self-motivated and engaged, but too often manage with monitoring and incentives, according to research published Tuesday in the MIT Sloan Management Review. Instead, ...

A growing number of employers are now recognising a different truth: wellbeing is less about motivation and more about ...

The increasing pressure for teachers to obey school curriculum policies is "profoundly demotivating" and is leading directly to people leaving the profession, a new study warns. Teachers value being ...

Happiness and well-being depend on how much volition, choice and control people feel they have over their life—their sense of autonomy. Researchers have acknowledged this connection, but there's been ...