-
HR Word of the Day Conservation of Resources (COR) Theory
Conservation of Resources (COR) Theory explains that individuals strive to acquire, maintain, and protect valuable resources, and stress occurs when these resources are threatened, lost, or insufficiently gained.
Concept
Proposed by Stevan Hobfoll, COR Theory views resources broadly, including time, energy, skills, status, job security,…
-
HR Word of the Day Organizational Support Theory
Organizational Support Theory (OST) explains how employees develop beliefs about how much the organization values their contributions and cares about their well-being, commonly referred to as Perceived Organizational Support (POS).
Concept
Developed by Robert Eisenberger and colleagues, the theory is grounded in social exchange principles.…
-
Daily HR APAC News
-
HR Word of the Day Tournament Theory
Tournament Theory explains how organizations structure compensation and incentives such that employees compete with one another for higher-level positions or rewards, with significant pay differences between levels acting as motivation.
Concept
Developed by Edward Lazear and Sherwin Rosen, the theory compares workplace advancement to a…
-
From Coding Faster to Building Differently: The Real Impact of Codex as a Work EngineMost people underestimate this shift because they’re evaluating it with an old lens: “Does it write better code than before?” That’s the wrong question. The…
-
💭 Struggling to Make Critical Decisions? Here’s What Leaders Need to KnowIn today’s fast-paced business environment, decision-making is no longer just a leadership responsibility it’s a defining factor of an organization’s long-term success. Yet, many leaders…
-
Anshul Gupta Inspires Future Leaders at Prabandhan’26, IIT Kanpur on Workplace SpiritualityAt Prabandhan’26, hosted by the prestigious Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur, an engaging and thought-provoking session unfolded around a theme that is steadily gaining relevance…
-
HR Word of the Day Matthew Effect
The Matthew Effect refers to the phenomenon where individuals who already have an advantage (such as skills, status, or resources) continue to gain more over time, while those with fewer advantages fall further behind often summarized as “the rich get richer.”
Concept
The term was popularized by Robert K. Merton, drawing from a biblical…
- Load More


