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In today’s high-demand work environments, characterised by an expectation for individuals to possess resources to manage workloads effectively, workaholism poses a significant threat to employee well-being. This study aims to investigate the impact of work overload and psychological flexibility on compulsive work behaviours and well-being.

This study applies the Job Demands-Resources model and uses structural equation modelling to analyse data collected from 305 adult workers aged 19–65. Psychological flexibility and work overload are examined as antecedents of compulsive work behaviour, with flourishing and life satisfaction as outcomes.

The results indicate that compulsive work behaviour mediates the relationship between work overload and psychological flexibility on well-being outcomes. Psychological flexibility was found to be a crucial resource in reducing workaholic tendencies, leading to improved flourishing and life satisfaction.

The implications for human resources include practical strategies and targeted interventions to help individuals navigate organisational demands, prevent compulsive work behaviours and improve overall well-being.

This study offers new insights into the role of psychological flexibility as a personal resource in reducing compulsive work tendencies and enhancing both hedonic and eudaimonic well-being in high-demand work environments.

This study illustrates the economic and financial dynamics of the sector, analysing the evolution of the main ratios of profitability and financial structure of 1,559 Italian real estate companies divided into the three macro-regions: North, Centre and South, in the period 2011–2020. In this way, it is also possible to verify the responsiveness to the 2020 pandemic crisis.

The analysis uses descriptive statistics tools and the ANOVA method of analysis of variance, supplemented by the Tukey–Kramer test, to identify significant differences between the three Italian macro-regions.

The study shows the increase in profitability after the 2008 crisis, despite its reverberation in the years 2012–2013. The financial structure of companies improved almost everywhere. The pandemic had modest effects on performance.

In the future, other indices should be considered to gain a more comprehensive view. This is a quantitative study based on financial statements data that neglects other important economic and social factors.

Public policies could use this study for better interventions to support the sector. In addition, internal management can compare their company's performance with the industry average to identify possible improvements.

The research analyses an economic field that employs a large number of people, especially when considering the construction and real estate services covered by this analysis.

The study contributes to the literature by providing a quantitative analysis of industry dynamics, with comparative information that can be deduced from financial statements over the years.

The role of procurement managers is crucial for diffusing sustainability throughout the supply chain. Whether or not they are willing to pay for sustainability is an important and not yet fully understood question. The authors examine antecedents and consequences of their willingness to pay (WTP) for sustainability.

The authors develop a multi-level framework to examine the WTP for sustainability in a B2B context. The authors test this multi-level framework with 372 procurement managers from multiple sectors and countries using partial least squares structural equation modeling.

The authors find that individual values of procurement managers and institutional pressures directly, while ethical organizational culture indirectly influence WTP for sustainability. Functional and cognitive competencies of procurement managers improve the sustainability of procurement, but not WTP for sustainability. Importantly, WTP for sustainability directly influences the performance of the procurement function which in turn is positively associated with increased organizational performance.

The study, examining the interplay between individual, organizational and contextual factors, provides empirical evidence on the pivotal role of procurement managers in diffusing sustainability throughout the supply chain. The findings of the study, on the one hand, contribute to the literature on operations management and sustainability, and on the other hand, guide policy and managerial actions.

Fake News, a disruptive force in the information world, has been extensively researched across various academic domains. This study, however, takes a unique approach by using bibliometric analysis to explore the specific link between fake news and the erosion of media trust. The purpsose of this study is to introduce novel and unexplored research questions that have not been thoroughly investigated, opening up exciting avenues for future research.

A thorough bibliometric analysis was conducted on 480 papers published between 2015 and 2023, using VOSviewer and Biblioshiny software packages. These papers were sourced from the well-known electronic research database, Scopus. The study included cluster analysis, bibliographic coupling, citation analysis, content analysis, keyword analysis and a three-field plot, providing a robust examination of the research landscape.

The bibliometric content analysis gave eight research clusters in the area. Future research guidelines are proposed, followed by conclusions, limitations and research and management implications. (1) Distrust in media and populism; (2) Social media, conspiracy theories and COVID-19; (3) Fact-checking, misinformation and media dynamics; (4) Fake news, trust and political bias; (5) Polarisation, echo chambers and information bubbles; (6) Political communication and media trust; (7) Media literacy and mass communication; and (8) Disinformation, trust and political consequences.

The analysis reveals gaps in existing literature, highlighting the need for comprehensive studies that explore the nuanced relationships between fake news and media credibility by using interdisciplinary approaches, combining insights from communication theory, psychology and sociology. This analysis can guide scholars in identifying new research directions.

Media organisations can use this knowledge to develop strategies that enhance their credibility and counteract the effects of fake news. Policymakers can design informed regulations to combat misinformation and protect public trust. Educators can integrate these insights into curricula to prepare future journalists and media professionals for the evolving landscape. Tech companies can leverage these findings to mitigate fake news and build media trust.

Public trust in media is foundational to democratic societies. Understanding the dynamic of fake news helps recognise broader societal consequences, such as increased polarisation and decreased civic engagement. By addressing the issues, society can work towards restoring faith in the institution of media.

There is a lack of comprehensive research using bibliometric analysis to understand how the rise of fake news has affected the reputation of traditional media. This study makes a significant contribution, using a bibliographic lens to highlight key themes and pave the way for future research.