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Research Shows Impact of Cultural Mixing in Creating Positive Intergroup Relations

Summary of: Bao, Y., Zhao, Y., Xiao, Z., Liang, F., Wang, W., & Li, B. (2020). Fusion of “you and me”: Cultural mixing promotes intergroup psychological compatibility. Journal of Cross-Cultural Psychology, 51(5), 353-369. Background & Theory This article examines how cultural mixing might influence intergroup relations, specifically by evaluating how people may feel connected to outgroup...

How Are Competition and Conflict Linked, and What Does This Mean for Conflict Resolution?

Summary of: Rahal, R-M., & van Beest, I. (2020). Conflict and competition. Manuscript submitted for publication. In R. A. R. Gurung (Ed.), Research encyclopedia of psychology in the real world Routledge. https://doi.org/10.31234/osf.io/ykj42 Background & Theory This article offers a review of the unique factors that contribute to both conflict and competition, and how competition might...

Common Workplace Conflict Scenarios (And How You Can Avoid Them)

Common Workplace Conflict Scenarios (And How You Can Avoid Them)

Published: December 4, 2020 | Last Updated: December 4, 2023by Vanessa Rose

Anytime a group of people gets together, conflict can arise. Add to it the day-to-day stress of a busy work life and compounding personal issues and you might have yourself a dispute waiting to happen. By exploring some common workplace conflict scenarios managers can get ahead of them rather than be stuck reacting to something...

Diversity Training for Employees: 5 Fun Diversity Games

Diversity Training for Employees: 5 Fun Diversity Games

Published: November 20, 2020 | Last Updated: July 25, 2023by Vanessa Rose

Diversity training for employees is important to ensure your workplace is inclusive and fair to all employees. But increasing awareness of the importance of diversity at work doesn’t have to be drab or even too serious. In fact, while diversity is necessary to help create equity in the workforce, it can also include a celebration...

Research Shows Secondary Victimization More Likely within Ingroup

Research Shows Secondary Victimization More Likely within Ingroup

Published: April 15, 2020 | Last Updated: July 14, 2022by Natalie Davis

Summary of: Maribondo Albuquerque, I., Rosas Torres, A. R., Álvaro Estramiana, J. L., & Garrido Luque, A. (2019). Influence of group membership, moral values and belief in a just world in blaming the victim. Trends in Psychology, 27(4). https://www.scielo.br/j/tpsy/a/GrFS5nsFcRVt7Gz58C5kGcF/?format=pdf&lang=en  Background & Theory The authors summarize their research in their 2019 article to highlight the connections between...

Conflict and Confrontation in the Workplace

Conflict and Confrontation in the Workplace

Published: April 10, 2020 | Last Updated: January 5, 2024by Vanessa Rose

During stressful seasons, it can feel like a herculean task to manage or avoid conflict and confrontation in the workplace. And yet it is during those seasons that doing so tends to carry the most importance. Workplaces with high stress levels tend to have an increase in emotional reactivity and a decrease in effective, rational...

Florida-based Tech Company In Violation of Americans With Disabilities Act (ADA)

A Florida-based electronic manufacturer was found to have violated federal law in their response to the needs of an employee according to the U.S. Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC). Details of the Case Interconnect Cable Technology Corporate (ICTC) reportedly demoted and later discharged an employee after her mental illness lead to hospitalization. The employee in...

Tips to Prevent Workplace Conflict During COVID-19 Crisis: Online Panel Discussion

Pollack Peacebuilding Systems hosted a live, online panel discussion called “Tips to Prevent Workplace Conflict During Crisis” on Thursday, March 19, 2020. To register for future events, RSVP NOW: RSVP@pollackpeacebuilding.com Keep the Peace during COVID-19 Times of stress, uncertainty, and crisis can lead to interpersonal conflict and organizational disruption. Watch a Recording of the Panel...

Research Explores Conflict Cause and Resolution Through Human Needs Theory Lens

Summary of: Azam, A., & Rehman, S. (2018). Assessing human needs theory: An approach to conflict resolution. The Nucleus, 55(3), 128-132. Retrieved from http://thenucleuspak.org.pk/index.php/Nucleus/article/view/404. Background & Theory This article explores the concept that while John Burton’s Human Needs Theory has laid the groundwork for understanding conflict causes, it is not all-encompassing. Additionally, while identifying causes...

How to Resolve Conflict Between Two Employees

How to Resolve Conflict Between Two Employees

Published: March 13, 2020 | Last Updated: April 23, 2024by Vanessa Rose

When you need to know how to resolve conflict between two employees, it’s usually already too late for prevention. You may have colleagues or employees who report to you who are struggling to get along. This can be due to personality clashes, differences in work styles and expectations, or a large amount of stress interrupting...