Author

Dr. Mahreen Khan

Senior Researcher, People Insights

Dr. Mahreen Khan is a senior researcher at Atlassian where she explores topics including employee wellbeing and team effectiveness. A psychologist, Mahreen also holds a PhD in Organizational Psychology from the University of New South Wales. Her work has been published in academic, peer-reviewed journals, and her research has been featured in Psychology Today, BBC Radio, the Daily Mail, and others.

The science behind giving back: how volunteering can make you happier at work

Plus, download our guide to running your own volunteering campaign.

By Dr. Mahreen Khan, Dr. Khue Tran

In Strategy

Media literacy: a survival skill for the information age

No claim and no source is free of bias – here's how to evaluate the abundance of information around you with a critical eye.

By Dr. Mahreen Khan

In Communication

Emotional intelligence is on the decline – what does it mean for the future of work?

Our happiness and productivity are at stake. Here's how we can mitigate the risks of our increasing reliance on digital connection.

By Dr. Mahreen Khan

In Teamwork

A conductor leading a highly effective team

Over-orchestrated: what happens when your team is too in-sync

Research shows that teams that are too connected can develop a serious blindspot – here's how to avoid it

By Dr. Mahreen Khan

In Teamwork

Cartoon image of 5 different people on Zoom screens, tackling the challenges of virtual teamwork

5 data-driven ways to tackle the challenges of virtual teamwork

Our senior researcher unpacks the latest guidance from peer-reviewed journals.

By Dr. Mahreen Khan

In Teamwork