Professor Philip Corr - Articles

Stress and Its Prevention in the Workplace

There is a legal responsibility on employers to manage work-related pressure, which turns into harmful 'stress' when the employee is unable to cope with pressure. However, there's also great benefit from taking a positive perspective on prevention of stress in the workplace which we explore in this article to show that real 'bottom-line' results can be achieved by developing well-being in the workforce. Read

By: Professor Philip Corr | 05/08/2008 | Human Resources

How Psychology Can Transform Your Business Success

Psychology plays a critical role in organisations achieving their goals – real bottom-line benefits – by recognising and releasing the talent in people. Whether in the private sector, public sector or a charitable organisation, it’s an established fact that highly successful organisations have highly motivated, driven and happier staff. The key to unlocking this potential is through increasing people’s subjective well-being, which is discussed in this article Read

By: Professor Philip Corr | 05/08/2008 | Human Resources

Business in Mind: Coping With the Psychological Demands of Business Life

The psychological challenges of setting-up and running a business are often under-estimated. We suspect that many early-stage businesses fail because these challenges become too much, leading to disappointment, demotivation and, finally, simply giving up. In this article we list some tips for overcoming these challenges and for achieving sustained and effective performance. Read

By: Professor Philip Corr | 01/08/2008 | Entrepreneurship