Research 2025-09-09 Emotional Intelligence Lausanne

Does empathy cost the manager?

Does empathy cost the manager? — SHR, Lausanne
Does empathy cost the manager? — SHR, Lausanne

Does empathy cost the manager? — what studies show, and what they don't.

The research

Koopman, Lanaj and Scott (2016, Academy of Management Journal) find helping lifts mood but depletes regulatory resources the same day.

The limit

Short diary study. (our executive and employee training programmes)

Does empathy cost the manager? — SHR, Lausanne — Vaud
Does empathy cost the manager? — SHR, Lausanne — Vaud

Practical check in Lausanne

After a heavy support day, avoid complex decisions late in the day. To go further: explore the Emotional Intelligence training in Lausanne, or browse our executive and employee training programmes in Switzerland.

In pictures: Emotional Intelligence in Lausanne

Emotional Intelligence training in Lausanne — in practice
Emotional Intelligence training in Lausanne — in practice
Emotional Intelligence training in Lausanne — hands-on workshop
Emotional Intelligence training in Lausanne — hands-on workshop
Emotional Intelligence training in Lausanne — on the ground
Emotional Intelligence training in Lausanne — on the ground