Will the Exodus Back to the Office Increase Productivity?New research calls into question the reasoning behind dropping the telecommuting option. Successful virtual teams communicate in a manner similar to water cooler conversations.
Publish date: 06/06/2018
Most Cringe-worthy Phrases/Words Uttered in the WorkplaceDo your eyes roll into the back of your head whenever you hear the word “synergy”? Do you black out at the mere suggestion that we should “think outside the box”?
Publish date: 06/06/2018
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
