Praise influences employees’ intrinsic and extrinsic motivation and their sense of pride. But how should managers give praise so that it is received positively? And how should the expression “good job” be used? Research from Karlstad Business School sheds light on these questions.
Receiving praise from a manager after a successful effort at work can certainly feel rewarding. But what should managers consider when commenting on an employee’s performance?
Praise influences employees’ intrinsic and extrinsic motivation and their sense of pride. But how should managers give praise so that it is received positively? And how should the expression “good job” be used? Research from Karlstad Business School sheds light on these questions.
Receiving praise from a manager after a successful effort at work can certainly feel rewarding. But what should managers consider when commenting on an employee’s performance?
During the autumn, several foundations that fund research make their funding decisions. So far, eight applications from researchers at Karlstad University have been awarded a total of SEK 36.5 million.
During the autumn, several foundations that fund research make their funding decisions. So far, eight applications from researchers at Karlstad University have been awarded a total of SEK 36.5 million.
Several research funding bodies make their funding decisions during the autumn. So far, eight applications from researchers at Karlstad University have been awarded a total of SEK 36.5 million.
The Swedish Research Council, Sweden’s largest governmental research funding body, has awarded funding from its educational sciences programme to the project “Boys’ Reading Engagement: Place-Sensitive Reading Instruction in Upper Secondary Vocational Education”.
Several research funding bodies make their funding decisions during the autumn. So far, eight applications from researchers at Karlstad University have been awarded a total of SEK 36.5 million.
The Swedish Research Council, Sweden’s largest governmental research funding body, has awarded funding from its educational sciences programme to the project “Boys’ Reading Engagement: Place-Sensitive Reading Instruction in Upper Secondary Vocational Education”.
With 968 applicants competing for 30 places, the programme’s success is undeniable.
– We have found an educational model that works, says programme director Carin Andersson.
Karlstad Business School has offered the programme online since 2010, and interest has grown every year.
– Distance education has never been a temporary solution for us.
With 968 applicants competing for 30 places, the programme’s success is undeniable.
– We have found an educational model that works, says programme director Carin Andersson.
Karlstad Business School has offered the programme online since 2010, and interest has grown every year.
– Distance education has never been a temporary solution for us.
The police and other emergency response agencies will conduct an exercise at Karlstad University, in and around Building 12. In connection with this, the university will carry out an internal crisis management exercise to test new working methods and strengthen its ability to handle serious incidents.
The exercise will be clearly communicated and marked. Among other measures, building 12 will be cordoned off during parts of the day.
Students are often accustomed to using AI in their everyday lives. However, when they begin university, new questions arise. Is it permitted to use AI? Where is the boundary between acceptable use and cheating? Do I need to disclose that I have used AI? Can I trust the answers it provides?
Many students turn to the University Library for guidance.
Talent development and early selection raise questions that concern the entire youth sports movement. How do we assess potential when young people develop at different rates? What happens to the motivation of those who are selected – and those who are not?
On 20–21 October 2026, the National Research Centre for Youth Sports at Karlstad University hosted a conference that brought together researchers, decision-makers, coaches, and others engaged in youth sports.
Talent development and early selection raise questions that concern the entire youth sports movement. How do we assess potential when young people develop at different rates? What happens to the motivation of those who are selected – and those who are not?
On 20–21 October 2026, the National Research Centre for Youth Sports at Karlstad University hosted a conference that brought together researchers, decision-makers, coaches, and others engaged in youth sports.
Talent development and early selection raise questions that concern the entire youth sports movement. How do we assess potential when young people develop at different rates? What happens to the motivation of those who are selected – and those who are not?
On 20–21 October 2026, the National Research Centre for Youth Sports at Karlstad University hosted a conference that brought together researchers, decision-makers, coaches, and others engaged in youth sports.
The new HEAT-X competence centre, funded by the Swedish Energy Agency, will bring together academia, industry and public-sector partners to accelerate the transition towards efficient, electrified and fossil-free heating and cooling systems.
