Abusive Bosses Often ‘Fake Nice,’ Seldom ‘Make Nice’

Troy Smith. Photo by Garrett Stolz, College of Business.

Abusive bosses – you know, the ones who seem to enjoy demeaning employees – are unlikely to change, even if they appear repentant, according to a Nebraska-led study. Rather than making amends out of genuine contrition, most abusive managers engage in image control. Giving them a pass ultimately harms employee well-being and the organization over… Continue reading Abusive Bosses Often ‘Fake Nice,’ Seldom ‘Make Nice’

Team Among World’s Best in Pandemic Challenge

A team of researchers from three University of Nebraska institutions was among the world’s best in developing an artificial intelligence-driven model to advise policymakers on how best to handle the COVID-19 pandemic. Their aim was to align medical recommendations with policy implementation. The team was one of eight to receive an honorable mention in the… Continue reading Team Among World’s Best in Pandemic Challenge