Published: January 12, 2012
When it comes to job hunting, candidates no longer have to worry simply about their CV, interview skills and aptitude for psychometric tests, they also need to think about that drunken photograph or snide comment they put up on Facebook six months ago. However, there is a flip side to this which employers don’t seem to be aware of: they may be flouting the law.
These are the key findings from a study that Chartered Psychologist Rob Bailey, from OPP, will be presenting to delegates at the British Psychological Society’s Annual Occupational Psychology Conference at the Crowne Plaza hotel, Chester, on Thursday 12 January 2012.
The study concludes that companies who use social networking sites (SNS) to vet potential new employees are at risk of falling foul of employment and data protection laws.
SNS screening has the potential to result in a charge of discrimination. How? [continue reading…]
Published: January 12, 2012
Banish the thought that smart phones reduce stress levels. Whilst they do help people keep on top of their work load, new research has found smart phones are stressful because people get caught up in compulsively checking for new messages, alerts and updates.
Psychologist Richard Balding, from the University of Worcester, presents the findings from this study today, Thursday 12 January 2012, at the British Psychological Society’s Division of Occupational Psychology Conference, Crowne Plaza Hotel, Chester.
The study found that stress was associated with the personal use of smart phones but not with work. In particular, a relationship was found between stress and the amount of times the phone was checked, with the most stressed amongst us experiencing ‘phantom’ vibrations when in fact there have been no alerts. [continue reading…]
Published: January 11, 2012
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Published: January 11, 2012
Since 2006, theAmerican Psychological Association has commissioned an annual nationwide survey as part of its Mind/Body Health campaign to examine the state of stress across the country and understand its impact. The Stress in America™ survey measures attitudes and perceptions of stress among the general public and identifies leading sources of stress, common behaviors used to manage stress and the impact of stress on our lives. The results of the survey draw attention to the serious physical and emotional implications of stress and the inextricable link between the mind and body.
The 2011 Stress in America report was released today, January 11, 2012. link here to preview the report
