Being Creative at WorkPart 1 of Being Creative at Work
Publish date: 06/06/2018
Do Busy People Really Get More Done?Conventional wisdom holds that the way to get something done is to give the job to a busy person. New research from Washington University in St. Louis calls at least part of this explanation into question.
Publish date: 06/04/2018
Now Hiring: Brand Manager … for YouShould an engineer have a personal brand? The purpose of branding any product, from breakfast cereal to legal services, is to clarify for a potential buyer what to expect from that box of Cheerios or that personal-injury law firm with the relentless TV ads. A consumer’s knowledge of different cereal brands helps the consumer make a choice between alternatives. The same should hold true for personal brands.
Publish date: 06/04/2018
Looking at Cat Videos at Work May Not Be So BadWe’ve all had a slow afternoon at work and found ourselves scrolling through cat videos or the sale section of our favorite clothing store. This behavior can be seen as a bad thing in some workplaces, but new research says maybe not.
Publish date: 05/25/2018
U.S. Lags Behind the Rest of the World in Child Care and Maternity LeaveDespite evidence that suggests investments in child care and maternity leave lend to a more productive, healthy and creative workforce, the United States continues to trail other countries in terms of offering paid maternity leave and affordable child care.
Publish date: 05/23/2018
Telecommuters: Tips for Setting and Keeping Your ScheduleTelecommuters need to stick to a schedule. This article has some tips from an experienced telecommuter on how to do this.
Publish date: 05/23/2018
Report Uncovers Sexist Language in Chinese Tech Company AdsA report from the campaign group Human Rights Watch (HRW) has recently revealed that a number of Chinese tech firms have been using sexist recruitment language in job advertisements.
Publish date: 05/21/2018
Is STEAM Education an Improvement on STEM?Can arts education enhance STEM? Can STEM enhance the arts?
Publish date: 05/17/2018
These Companies Will Pay Your Student LoansWe often hear of workplace benefits like free coffee, good insurance offerings and paid holidays. But a new trend in employee benefits could become the next big thing — student loan repayment.
Publish date: 05/16/2018
Mentoring 103: How to Find a MentorAnyone searching for a mentor who is willing to do some research can identify plenty of resources, virtual and actual.
Publish date: 05/16/2018
