SMLR Experts In the News

Morning Brew writes about a study, led by Jessica Methot, that examines the positive impact of small talk at work.

The Fort Worth Star-Telegram investigates why so many police officers get their job back after being fired, quoting Tamara Lee on the role of police unions.

Business Insider publishes an op-ed by Kyra Leigh Sutton, who argues that peaceful protesting signals your values and demonstrates transferable skills. | Business Insider’s sites in Australia, Ghana, India, Kenya, the Netherlands, and Nigeria republish the story.

Business Insider cites research by the Institute for the Study of Employee Ownership and Profit Sharing.

The New York Times asks Jessica Methot about her new study on the surprising benefits of office small talk and the impact of working from home.

WNYC Radio interviews Carmen Martino of the Occupational Training and Education Consortium about the dangers facing temp workers during the COVID-19 pandemic | Gothamist and NJ Spotlight republish the story.

The Guardian (UK) interviews Christopher Hayes, who says police unions “look out almost entirely for themselves.”

ROI-NJ reports on a virtual panel discussion co-sponsored by the Center for HR and Leadership Development, quoting panelist Carmen Martino of the Occupational Training and Education Consortium.

Gizmodo asks why worker ownership is not more common, quoting Nicolas Aubert, a research fellow in the Institute for the Study of Employee Ownership and Profit Sharing.

ROI-NJ interviews Kyra Leigh Sutton about how to support employees during the national protests for racial justice.