Taking notes on a laptop is undoubtedly faster, easier and more convenient than using pen and paper, but a recent study suggests that longhand is much better if you want to actually remember some of those notes. A recent paper published in the journal Psychological Science found that those who...
When it comes to meetings and making effective decisions, seven is the golden number. As the number of people in a meeting grows, the effectiveness begins to decline. [contextly_sidebar id="rOwqdC1tUK0RhyBcER0JyX014ydG3cWA"] In a study presented in Decide & Deliver: 5 Steps to Breakthrough Performance in Your Organization,...
A Germany-based company has made a very bold move in helping vacationing workers unplug from work. Most people struggle with the idea of completely unplugging from work, even while laying on a tropical beach in front of a beautiful view. Even when we are supposed to be relaxing, we are...
A large percentage of American workers won't take a vacation, even though they are given paid time-off by employers. This really isn't news, but many of us have always wondered why. The answer is because American workers are simply too scared and stressed out to go...
This is a guest post by Alison Stanton. Whether you own your own business or get the chance to telecommute through your regular job, the number of people working from home has increased in recent years. As Global Workplace Analytics notes, telecommuting has increased almost 80 percent since 2005, and...
This is a guest post by Camille Holden. Marshall McLuhan famously said, “We become what we behold. We shape our tools, and thereafter our tools shape us.” But as 21st century workers, we don’t usually get to shape our tools, they are just handed to us and we’re...