The Daily Stat: Invest in Karma to Get a Job? Why Not?

Are you having trouble viewing this email? If so, click here to see it in a web browser. HOME   |   BLOGS   |   THE MAGAZINE   |   BOOKS   |   AUTHORS   |   STORE RSS   |   Mobile AUGUST 7, 2012 Invest in Karma to Get a Job? Why Not? Job-fair attendees who were prompted to think about their lack of control over their employment prospects offered to donate 67% more money to a charity than other attendees, an indication that people are inclined to do good deeds to try to improve their fortunes, according to a study by Benjamin A. Converse of the University of Virginia and Jane L. Risen and Travis J. Carter of the University of Chicago. People who made these kinds of investments in "karma" were more optimistic about getting what they wanted, the researchers say. Source: Investing in Karma : When Wanting Promotes Helping Share Today's Stat: FEATURED PRODUCT The First 90 Days: Critical Success Strategies for New Leaders at All Levels HBR Ebooks Get instant access to 30 of HBR Press's bestselling books including: The First 90 Days, Blue Ocean Strategy, The Innovator's Dilemma, Leading Change, Understanding Michael Porter, and the entire HBR's 10 Must Reads series – without the hassle and cost of shipping. Visit our ebook page to browse all 30 titles and learn more about this exciting new offering. ADVERTISEMENT Follow the Stat: BEST SELLERS HBR's 10 Must Reads: The Essentials HBR's Must Reads Library Set Guide to Persuasive Presentations Guide to Better Business Writing Guide to Getting the Right Work Done PREVIOUS STATS Why a Female Scientist in a Pink Dress Is No Hero to Girls Congested Spaces Give Rise to Most Incidents of Rudeness U.S. Teens Suffer from Influx of Immigrant Laborers Decline of Unions Increases Burglaries and Theft Mexico Is Tops in Per-Capita Drinking of Coca-Cola Products Call-Center Jobs Booming in Rural America Why You Should Sit with More People in the Lunchroom Gays Boost Home Prices in Liberal Areas, Depress Prices in Conservative Areas Thoughts of Organic Food Reduce Your Desire to Be Helpful Many Financial Pros Feel Pressure to Compromise Ethics Introducing HBR's Morning Advantage The Harvard Business Review Morning Advantage delivers the latest business ideas from beyond HBR.org directly to your inbox every morning — and it is free! Sign up today >> UNSUBSCRIBE   |   UPDATE YOUR PROFILE   |   MORE EMAIL NEWSLETTERS   |   PRIVACY POLICY Was this email forwarded to you? If so, sign up to start receiving your own copy. ABOUT THIS MAILING LIST You have received this message because you subscribed to the "The Daily Stat" email newsletter from Harvard Business Review. If at any point you wish to remove yourself from this list, change your email address, or sign up for other email newsletters and alerts, please visit the Harvard Business Review Email Newsletter Preference Center. OPT OUT If you do not wish to receive any email messages from Harvard Business Review, click here. ADVERTISE WITH HBR This enewsletter is read by thousands of decision makers every day. Learn more about connecting your brand with this audience. Copyright © 2012 Harvard Business School Publishing, an affiliate of Harvard Business School. All rights reserved. Harvard Business Publishing | 60 Harvard Way | Boston, MA 02163 Customer Service: 800-545-7685 (+1-617-783-7600 outside the U.S. and Canada)