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Cognitive Biases

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psychology-and-self-help1 year ago•6 min saved

"The Linguistic Insights of Amanda Montell: Navigating 'The Age of Magical Overthinking'"

Author and podcast host Amanda Montell discusses her new book, "The Age of Magical Overthinking," exploring how information overload fuels cognitive biases, leading to the spread of misinformation and our tendency to make assumptions about celebrities. She emphasizes the importance of stepping away from electronic devices in an age of overwhelming access to information. Montell also delves into the "halo effect" surrounding celebrities, the concept of manifestation, and the power of nostalgia in generating hope for the future.

via NPR|

#celebrity-culture #cognitive-biases #information-overload

workforce-and-employment2 years ago•6 min saved

The Surprising Consequences of Forced Office Returns Revealed

Reports from Greenhouse, the Federal Reserve, and Unispace highlight the damaging consequences of mandated returns to the office. Unispace found that 42% of companies experienced higher employee attrition than expected, while 29% struggled with recruitment. The Greenhouse report revealed that 76% of employees would consider leaving if flexible work schedules were revoked, with underrepresented groups being 22% more likely to seek other options. The Federal Reserve's survey equated the shift from flexible to traditional work to a 2-3% pay cut. These findings emphasize the importance of flexible work policies in talent acquisition and retention, with employees ranking it as a top priority alongside compensation and job security. Real-life cases also mirror these findings, with companies experiencing decreased attrition rates and increased job applications after implementing flexible work policies. Understanding cognitive biases such as the status quo bias and anchoring bias can help create a workplace that attracts and retains employees in the new age of flexibility.

via Yahoo Finance|

#cognitive-biases #employee-attrition #flexible-work-policies

business2 years ago•5 min saved

The Surprising Consequences of Forced Office Returns Revealed

Reports indicate that the mandated return to the office is causing significant damage, with higher than expected employee attrition and recruitment challenges. A survey reveals that 76% of employees are willing to leave if flexible work schedules are eliminated, and historically underrepresented groups are even more likely to consider other options. The displeasure of shifting from flexible work to traditional office settings is equated to a 2-3% pay cut. Flexible work policies have become a top priority for employees, ranking higher than compensation, job security, and career advancement opportunities. Real-life cases demonstrate the negative impact of mandating office returns, while companies that embrace flexible work policies experience decreased turnover and increased job applications. Cognitive biases, such as the status quo bias and anchoring bias, play a role in employees' resistance to returning to the office and their focus on work-life balance and flexibility. Understanding and addressing these biases can help create a workplace that attracts and retains employees in the new age of flexibility.

via Fortune|

#business #cognitive-biases #employee-attrition

neuroscience2 years ago•6 min saved

Survival Shapes Our Visual Perception, Study Finds.

Our visual perception is not necessarily accurate but rather beneficial for our survival. Researchers found that our perception changes to maximize personal benefits by manipulating the context and rewards of visual tasks. This study suggests that cognitive biases are integral to our survival strategy and may impact our understanding of human biases and refine AI perception algorithms. The study also found that our perception is programmed to increase utility rather than to fully represent the world, and biases are deeply rooted in our perceptual systems.

via Neuroscience News|

#ai-perception-algorithms #cognitive-biases #neuroscience

business2 years ago•4 min saved

The Broken Promise of Permanent Remote Work and Its Challenges for Workers.

Employees are expressing anger and frustration after companies that promised permanent remote work are now mandating a return to the office. Many workers have built their lives around the flexibility and freedom that come with remote work, and employers who refuse to allow it are facing backlash. Experts believe that some companies are using return-to-office mandates to get workers to quit voluntarily, to avoid paying severance. The drive to return employees to the office to regain control over them is a prime example of how cognitive biases can lead to poor decision-making.

via Bored Panda|

#business #cognitive-biases #employee-empowerment