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Building evidence for active work through a bibliometric review of employee physical activity and job performance

This bibliometric review maps the evolution of research on employee physical activity and job performance. The field has progressed from health and productivity-focused studies towards broader themes including employee well-being, cognitive functioning, and performance, providing an integrative framework for future research at their intersection.

The article is freely accessible at:

https://doi.org/10.15458/2335-4216.1372 (Opens in a new window)

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Year

2026

Daily team communication, manager role clarity and experienced autonomy in distributed teams

This study of distributed teams reveals a curvilinear relationship between employee autonomy, manager effectiveness, and team coordination. Rather than “more is better”, optimal autonomy delivers the strongest outcomes, with managerial role clarity and daily team communication shaping when autonomy becomes beneficial.

The article is freely accessible at:

https://doi.org/10.1108/PR-02-2025-0130 (Opens in a new window)

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  • Mengyun Zhang, Rennes School of Business
  • Saleh Samimi Dehkordi, University of Trieste, DEAMS ‘Bruno de Finetti’
  • Laurent Scaringella, Rennes School of Business
  • Morgane Scaringella, Excelia Business School, CERIIM

Year

2026

Cost of debt for private firms revisited: voluntary audits as a reflection of risk

Analysing 7,420 small private firms (2006–2022), this study finds that voluntary audits are associated with higher, rather than lower, borrowing costs. While audits improve access to debt financing for riskier firms, lenders appear to price the underlying information and fundamental risks through higher interest rates.

The article is freely accessible at:

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.iref.2026.105474 (Opens in a new window)

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  • Jernej Koren, Bank Asset Management Company, Ltd.
  • Urska Kosi, Paderborn University, Faculty of Business Administration and Economics

Year

2026

Corporate social responsibility as a stakeholder signal: fairness and belonging as pathways to job satisfaction and commitment

Survey data from 385 employees show that CSR perceptions indirectly enhance job satisfaction and organisational commitment through organisational identification and perceived justice. These effects become stronger when employees also perceive distributive fairness, highlighting CSR’s role in employee well-being and workplace relationships.

The article is freely accessible at:

https://doi.org/10.1002/csr.70688 (Opens in a new window)

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  • Mengyun Zhang, Rennes School of Business
  • Saleh Samimi Dehkordi, University of Trieste, DEAMS ‘Bruno de Finetti’
  • Laurent Scaringella, Rennes School of Business
  • Morgane Scaringella, Excelia Business School, CERIIM

Year

2026

Intra-firm pay dispersion and firm performance: incentive for current or sorting of prospective workers

Using Slovenian employer–employee data (2006–2016), this study examines how vertical and horizontal pay dispersion affect firm productivity. Findings show that moderate horizontal pay differences among experts enhance productivity through incentive and sorting effects, particularly in low-inequality institutional settings.

The article is freely accessible at:

https://doi.org/10.1108/IJM-08-2025-0677 (Opens in a new window)

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Year

2026

Profitability determinants of logistics firms: a comparative analysis of Croatia and Slovenia

Analysing 9,410 logistics firms in Slovenia and Croatia (2007–2022), this study explores the determinants of profitability using a dynamic panel model. Findings show that past profitability and net asset turnover strongly enhance firm performance, highlighting the dynamic nature of the logistics industry.

The article is freely accessible at:

https://doi.org/10.1186/s12544-026-00796-3 (Opens in a new window)

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  • Petra Adelajda Zaninović, University of Rijeka, Faculty of Economics and Business
  • Ljerka Cerović, University of Rijeka, Faculty of Economics and Business

Year

2026

Planning sustainable innovative work behavior: attitudes, strategy, collaboration and teamwork

Drawing on the theory of planned behaviour, this study examines how sustainable attitudes influence sustainable innovative work behaviour. Findings show that sustainability strategy, cross-unit collaboration, and sustainability teamwork significantly strengthen this relationship.

The article is freely accessible at:

https://doi.org/10.1108/IJIS-08-2024-0214 (Opens in a new window)

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  • Saleh Samimi Dehkordi, University of Trieste
  • Guido Bortoluzzi, University of Trieste
  • Aleš Popovič, NEOMA Business School
  • Payam Partohafshejani, Islamic Azad University Najafabad Branch

Year

2026

Effect of austerity measures on infant mortality: evidence from Greece

Using the synthetic control method, this study examines the impact of post-2010 austerity measures in Greece on infant mortality. Compared with a counterfactual scenario, infant mortality rose by around 43%, particularly in the neonatal period, highlighting the importance of protecting early-life health during fiscal consolidation.
The article is freely accessible at:

https://doi.org/10.1002/hec.70107 (Opens in a new window)

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  • Robert J. Kolesar, University Clermont Auvergne, CERDI

Year

2026

Work intensity, change readiness and well-being: the moderating role of sleep quality

A 30-day longitudinal study in Slovenia and Croatia shows that daily work intensity consistently undermines well-being. Change readiness does not mediate this effect, while sleep quality provides only limited buffering, underscoring the need to actively manage workload and support sleep health.

The article is freely accessible at:

https://doi.org/10.1108/JOCM-08-2025-0691 (Opens in a new window)

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  • Kaja Zajc, University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Pharmacy

Year

2026

Work–life balance in the digital era: configuring demands and resources at work

Using fsQCA across France (N=605) and Montenegro (N=1,535), this study shows how combinations of job design and ICT characteristics shape work–life balance. Multiple pathways emerge, varying by on-site, hybrid, and remote work, while techno-overload consistently undermines balance.

The content is freely accessible at:

https://doi.org/10.1080/09585192.2026.2650420 (Opens in a new window)

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  • Ivan Radević, University of Montenegro, Faculty of Economics
  • Aleš Popovič, NEOMA Business School
  • Shaima’ Mohammed, Northumbria University Newcastle
  • Carlos M. DaSilva, University of Applied Sciences and Arts of Western Switzerland

Year

2026

The social identity buffer: How cognitive, affective, and evaluative ties sustain fan commitment and loyalty amidst club controversies

Two studies of European football fans (N=172; N=184) show that cognitive identity most effectively buffers declines in commitment after controversial club decisions. Commitment strongly predicts loyalty, yet strong opposition weakens all identity effects, highlighting the conditional nature of fan loyalty in crises.

The article is freely accessible at:

https://doi.org/10.1177/10616934261433626 (Opens in a new window)

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Year

2026

Do enforcement institutions matter for economic specialization? Province-level evidence from Spain.

Using Spanish regional data (1999–2014), the study shows that weaker judicial enforcement shifts specialisation from manufacturing towards services. Higher court congestion reduces manufacturing share and increases services, highlighting the role of effective enforcement in supporting contract-intensive production and limiting premature deindustrialisation.

The article is freely accessible at:

https://doi.org/10.1007/s00168-026-01479-6 (Opens in a new window)

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  • Juan Mora-Sanguinetti, Bank of France, Paris and Bank of Spain, Madrid

Year

2026

Constructing meaning with business analytics: a qualitative exploration of creativity as a catalyst for insight generation

This study reconceptualises Business Analytics by highlighting creativity as a micro-level mechanism that turns analytical outputs into meaningful decisions. Drawing on qualitative data, it shows that creativity permeates all stages—from problem framing to visualisation—enabling insight generation and expanding decision space in AI-augmented contexts.

The article is freely accessible at:

https://doi.org/10.1080/12460125.2026.2644450 (Opens in a new window)

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  • Aleš Popovič, NEOMA Busness School

Year

2026

Building resilience in crowdwork: exploring the role of self-regulated learning and collaborative job crafting in online forums

Analysing Reddit discussions from Fiverr, Mechanical Turk, TaskRabbit and Upwork, the study shows how peer- and self-regulated learning, alongside collaborative job crafting, foster crowdworker resilience. Online communities operate as resilience infrastructures, providing shared knowledge and support to tackle platform asymmetries and insecurity.

The content is available at the link upon registration:

https://doi.org/10.1007/s40812-026-00396-1 (Opens in a new window)

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  • Luca Antonazzo, Prague University of Economics and Business
  • Marko Orel, Prague University of Economics and Business

Year

2026

Disentangling the relationship between mindfulness and creativity: the role of conceptual and experimental creative methods

Across three studies, this research examines how mindfulness relates to creativity. Findings show that mindfulness enhances creativity through greater use of conceptual creative problem-solving methods, while experimental methods do not mediate this relationship, clarifying the mechanisms behind mixed prior results.
The article is freely accessible at:

https://onlinelibrary.wiley.com/doi/10.1111/caim.70056 (Opens in a new window)

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  • Aldijana Bunjak, University of Stavanger, Business School
  • Andrew C. Hafenbrack, University of Washington,  Michael G. Foster School of Business
  • Guido Bortoluzzi, University of Trieste, DEAMS Department

Year

2026

The impact of long-term adherence to guideline-directed medical therapy on outcomes in peripheral artery disease

A nationwide cohort of 8,811 patients with peripheral artery disease in Slovenia shows that sustained adherence to guideline-directed medical therapy significantly reduces mortality and major cardiovascular events. Despite no out-of-pocket costs, adherence remained low, underscoring the need for systematic strategies to improve it in this high-risk population.

The article is freely accessible at:

https://doi.org/10.1177/1358863X251410939 (Opens in a new window)

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  • Tjaša Furlan, University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Medicine
  • Janez Bijec, University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Electrical Engineering
  • Borut Jug, University of Ljubljana, Faculty of Medicine

Year

2026

Trust in, isolation out: the impact of collective mindfulness on individual trust, perceived isolation, and employees’ feelings of energy at work

A study of 3,644 employees across 92 organisations explores how collective mindfulness and trust shape perceived isolation and energy at work. High collective mindfulness shows contrasting effects—raising isolation when trust is low, yet boosting energy when isolation is low—highlighting its complex role in organisational dynamics.

The article is freely accessible at:

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.jbusres.2026.116043 (Opens in a new window)

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Other authors

  • Aldijana Bunjak, University of Stavanger, Business School
  • Heike Bruch, University of St. Gallen, Institute for Leadership and Human Resource Management

Year

2026

Beyond prototypicality: identity leadership is about shaping and embedding a sense of social identity, not just representing it

Drawing on two large samples (N=7,682; N=7,855), the study examines identity leadership profiles. Two dominant types emerged: engaged identity leaders and moderate-inconsistent leaders. Employees led by engaged leaders reported more positive job attitudes, supporting the view that identity leadership is multidimensional rather than limited to prototypicality.

The article is accessible at the link upon registration:

https://doi.org/10.1111/jasp.70049 (Opens in a new window)

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  • Jérémy E. Wilson-Lemoine, Texas State University
  • Martyna D. Swiatczak, University of Bergen
  • Niklas K. Steffens, University of Queensland, et al.

Year

2026

A bibliometric review of sleep and work performance research up to 2023

A bibliometric analysis of 272 peer-reviewed articles reveals three key themes: sleep disorders, challenges of shift work, and the impact of high-stress environments. The study highlights a shift from clinical to organisational perspectives, emphasising the need for interdisciplinary approaches and longitudinal research.

The article is freely accessible at:

https://doi.org/10.1007/s12144-026-09035-3 (Opens in a new window)

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  • Leja Dolenc-Grošelj, Sleep Disorders Center

Year

2026

Travel in the mirror: How home stereotypes shape travel intentions

Drawing on the stereotype content model, this study (N=497) shows how home-place stereotypes act as cognitive anchors when comparing destination warmth and competence. Greater home–destination differences strengthen the perception–visit intention link, while destination smartness amplifies the role of competence in shaping travel choices.

The article is freely accessible at:

https://doi.org/10.1016/j.tourman.2026.105395 (Opens in a new window)

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  • Milena Micevski, Copenhagen Business School
  • Maja Arslanagić-Kalajdžić, University of Sarajevo, School of Economics and Business
  • Sebastian Zenker, Copenhagen Business School
  • Marc Herz, Ediundsepp Design Company

Year

2026