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Working Two Jobs Has Greater Impact on Family Life Than Professional LifeLed by Brian Webster of Ball State University, researchers conducted two studies of those working two or more jobs, concentrating on factors such as work engagement and behavior.
Publish date: 06/13/2018
This Muzzle Helps Keep Loud Office Conversations QuietWe’ve probably all overheard a loud phone conversation made by a coworker. The noise of such activity can be distracting and frustrating. Instead of telling them to go away and chat in another place, a Kickstarter is providing a solution.
Publish date: 06/07/2018
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
