The Struggle to Cut Spending

by Dr. Kelly Romirowsky

For those of you who have been watching the debate on the news lately about government spending and cutting, I want to whisper something in your ear. I know research and program evaluation can seem stuffy and boring to some, but its utility can no longer be denied. When an organization, be it a foundation, [...]

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Winner among Top 50 Blogs by Psychologists

by Dr. Kelly Romirowsky

The Performance Psychologist’s blog was just included among the top 50 blogs by psychologists! The field of psychology is quite broad and diverse so this includes blogs by media, school, clinical, sports, cognitive, and forensic psychologists to name just a few. Thanks to my readers for making this blog stand out! Check out the rest [...]

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Online versus In-Class Exams: Does It Make A Difference For Test Anxiety Sufferers?

November 30, 2010

A recent research article entitled “Effects of Online Testing on Student Exam Performance and Anxiety” in the Journal of Educational Computing Research sought to answer the question about the impact of online exams (versus those administered in class) on test anxiety and performance. Sixty-nine psychology students were recruited for the study. All students were randomly [...]

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Get Noticed at Work

December 4, 2009

For those of you who are worried that your worth in the workplace is getting overlooked, there’s something simple and effective you can start doing on Monday morning. First, ask yourself- How does my boss know what I’m working on? How does my boss know if I have too much on my plate? Would my [...]

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Your employees are watching and waiting…

August 20, 2009

Is your company sitting pretty? Execs out there might be sure that the one thing they don’t have to worry about these days is turnover, but I am afraid they are sadly mistaken. There is something lurking in the shadows of their board rooms and break rooms. Although execs and HR directors may believe that, [...]

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