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We are better liars in some locations than others

Signs tell us what we should do and how we should do it. Sometimes the messages that we “read” from them are consistent with the objectives of the people who’ve designed the signs and other times they’re not.  What distinguishes effective signs from ineffective ones?   

Vohs has summarized research done to date on what happens when people are reminded of money, for example, via images seen.

Place attachment—the important bond people form with an environment—is something  that academics think about all the time, but not practitioners.  That’s too bad; design efforts informed by research related to place attachment are more successful.

Kouchaki and Sreedhari linked feeling anxious to unethical behavior. 

It seems there are some real benefits to thinking about nostalgic group events; those sentimental thoughts generally strengthen relationships among teammates. 

Steelcase commissioned IPSOS to poll 10,500 workers in 14 different countries about their level of engagement with their employer and the design of their workplace. 

Steelcase commissioned IPSOS to poll 10,500 workers in 14 different countries about their level of engagement with their employer and the design of their workplace.

Religious symbols in place can remind people about their religious beliefs.