In an ideal world, we’d all have jobs that match our personalities, skillsets and values. We’d feel challenged and inspired, and enjoy the company of our coworkers. But often times, this is not the case. Some of us end up in jobs that clash with our true nature,...
Kings College London researchers believe that computers are causing nearsightedness. Here's how to fight back. [contextly_auto_sidebar id="tCKdRqHexVOXQiCG3oVNoRYZzb4wd7zq"]In Europe, about one-fourth of the population is nearsighted. But when you drill down to Europeans aged 25 to 29, the percentage of nearsightedness goes up...
My colleague Rosemina recently uncovered some unnerving research about how bosses really feel about flextime, and I'd like to highlight a dangerous phrase from the linked research: morning bias. Last week's article focused on a study out of the University of Washington which revealed managers have...
Small businesses especially are beginning to see the benefits of outsourcing and hiring freelancers rather than hiring new full-time employees. This tend is becoming more popular and, thanks to technology, it's become so easy to turn to independent contractors. Michael Alter, the president of SurePayroll, recently shared his...
Many company leaders feel it's best to ban employees from visiting social media websites while at work, but it turns out that allowing workers to use their personal smartphones at the office actually makes them more productive. New research from the Society for Industrial and Organizational Psychology suggests...
Most people don't maximize on the potential of their workdays. The infographic below from Huffington Post shows us how technology can help make our days more productive. According to the infographic, the average worker spends two days a week answering emails. However, companies can easily shorten this wasted...
