Employee Characteristics

Reference Checks
When considering a job candidate, does it help to talk with former employers? This Umbrella Summary describes the available evidence about reference checks.
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Occupational Commitment

Occupational commitment: What does the research say about people’s commitment to a particular line of work? This Umbrella Summary describes the available evidence about occupational commitment.

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Thriving

What does it mean for employees to thrive at work? Read this Umbrella Summary to learn more.            

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Assessment Centers
Looking for a way to incorporate more advanced job simulations into the hiring or training process? This Umbrella Summary describes the available evidence about assessment centers.
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Employee Engagement
What can be done to help employees become invested in their work? This Umbrella Summary describes the available evidence about employee engagement.
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Informal Learning Behaviors
What is the value of employees taking initiative to learn on the job? This Umbrella Summary describes the available evidence about informal learning behaviors.
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Workplace Supports for LGBT Employees
What can agencies do to better support LGBT employees? Read the Umbrella Summary to learn more.
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Presenteeism
Some people go to work, no matter what, even if they are sick. This is known as presenteeism. Read this Umbrella Summary to learn more.
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Grit
What is the value of perseverance and long-term goal commitment? This Umbrella Summary describes the available evidence about grit.
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Mindfulness
What is the value of being able to live in the present moment? This Umbrella Summary describes the available evidence about mindfulness in the workplace.
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