Human Resource Management

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Feb 19, 2026

What the Winter Olympics Can Teach Us About Resilience

On the ice or in the office, resilience is a powerful trait. Olympians show how it develops.

Nov 10, 2025

Patrick Flynn Weighs In on Future of Labor Market

The human resource management expert spoke to WalletHub about what hiring will look like in the not-too-distant future.

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May 28, 2025

Compassion Makes Employees More Resilient When Employers Behave Badly

The study suggests that compassion makes employees more emotionally resilient and higher performing.

Dec 3, 2024

Hope Over Mindfulness in Times of Stress

Poole professor Tom Zagenczyk's research shows hope outshines mindfulness in managing stress and boosting engagement.

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Dec 1, 2024

Santa, Sponsorship, and Short-circuiting Workplace Bullies

What can Santa Claus and Rudolph teach us about handling workplace bullies? A lot, management scholar Tom Zagenczyk says.

Nov 25, 2024

Poole Professors Weigh in on Mental Health in the Workplace

Poole professors Patrick Flynn and Tom Zagenczyk examine the current state of workplace mental health across North Carolina.

Oct 3, 2024

Patrick Flynn Reveals Impact of Collective Engagement on Employee Retention During COVID-19

In a recent study, by Poole professor Patrick Flynn, it was found that workplaces fostering collective engagement among employees before the COVID-19 pandemic saw significantly lower turnover rates.

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Sep 9, 2024

During the Pandemic, Employers Who Fostered ‘Collective Engagement’ Had Less Employee Turnover

Some workplaces did a much better job than others at limiting employee turnover during the COVID pandemic.

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Jun 7, 2024

Is a Four-Day Work Week Right for Your Business?

There are compelling benefits to the four-day work week, but it may not be right for every business. Two Poole College scholars explore the issue.

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Apr 16, 2024

Financial Education Supports Retirement Readiness

Research findings from Poole College professors Beth Ritter and Bob Clark can help both employers and employees benefit from the SECURE Act 2.0 legislative changes to retirement plans.