Who We Are
The Institute for Life at Work is a research laboratory and think tank led by organizational psychologist and Thinkers50 Radar Class of 2024 member Dr. Constance (Connie) Noonan Hadley.
Areas of investigation include hybrid/remote work, team effectiveness, loneliness, psychological safety, burnout, and employee engagement. We produce data-driven insights that foster thriving organizations and enhanced employee well-being. The Institute collaborates with scholars and practitioners from around the world to conduct its research and ensure the results are usable by real people.
Explore our Main Areas of Research
Recent Work
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Connie Noonan Hadley: 2024 Radar Thinker
— Interview with Thinkers50 co-founder Stuart Crainer
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How AI Can Help Stressed-Out Managers Be Better Coaches
— Harvard Business Review
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Remote Working vs. the Office — Which is Better?
— NPR’s The Pulse
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The Unequal Rewards of Peer Support at Work
— MIT Sloan Management Review
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Make It Safe for Employees to Speak Up — Especially in Risky Times
— Harvard Business Review
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How Coworking Spaces Impact Employee Well-Being
— Harvard Business Review
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Reimagining the Workplace: The Future of Work
— The Atlantic Festival
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Why Work Friends Are Crucial for Your Health
— Time
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Are Your Team Members Lonely?
— MIT Sloan Management Review
(Winner of Richard Beckhard Memorial Prize)
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Do We Still Need Teams?!
— Harvard Business Review
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Yes, People Miss their Work Friends
— Microsoft WorkLab
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The Power of Psychological Safety
— The Optimistic Outlook Podcast hosted by Barbara Humpton, CEO of Siemens USA
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Burnout and Loneliness: Workplace Problems, Not Worker Problems
— Medium
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Employees Are Lonelier Than Ever. Here’s How Employers Can Help.
— Harvard Business Review
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The Future of Remote Work
— Boston University
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Why Neglecting Work Relationships Can Sabotage Innovation and Creativity
— Fast Company
