PSI Conference 2020 has been postponed
Now tentatively planned for 20-22 March 2021, Melbourne, Australia
Once we are all able to interact again, the PSI Conference will to Australia for the first time, showcasing Melbourne and our university to an elite international academic audience, and offering our university and business community the chance to interact with globally-known experts, authors, and TED speakers...
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About the PSI Network
PSI was launched for one reason—to connect researchers from different fields who share a common interest in power, status, and influence. These three topics have long captured the attention of academic scholars and continue to inspire empirical work across many disciplines (e.g., psychology, sociology, and biology). Much of this work examines the cognitive and social psychology of power and status dynamics present in diverse populations, ranging from investment bankers to Capuchin monkeys. Taken together, the insights drawn from this body of research are fundamental and its implications are far-reaching.
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We all know workplace stress isn’t fun, but it may actually be killing you. Stanford professor Jeffrey Pfeffer argues that it is in his latest book 'Dying for a Paycheck'. Pfeffer argues the wellness revolution that has seen the introduction of workplace perks like yoga classes or mindfulness programmes has done little to tackle the underlying causes of workplace stress. He calls for a radical end to toxic employment practices – from job insecurity to overtime – that contribute to mental and physical health issues. He discussed the book, his views on leadership, and why authenticity is overrated on The Depolarization Project’s Changed My Mind podcast.