Imec’s SWEET Study Collects World’s Largest Dataset on StressImec’s Stress in the Work Environment (SWEET) study captured data from more than 1,000 people and is the first large-scale study that used clinical-grade wearables to establish the link between mental stress and physiological symptoms in daily life.
Publish date: 01/24/2018
Want a Job in a Warmer Climate? Head to ArizonaChandler, Arizona, tops WalletHub's list of Best Places to Find a Job in 2018, swapping spots with neighboring Scottsdale, which topped the 2017 list. Peoria and Gilbert, also cities in the Phoenix MSA, are fourth and fifth, respectively.
Publish date: 01/24/2018
Mobile Device Use at Home May Create Conflict with Spouse, Workplace From a survey of 344 married couples — all of whom worked full-time and also dealt with work tasks from home using mobile devices — researchers determined that couples using mobile devices during time meant for family reported lower job satisfaction and lower job performance.
Publish date: 01/23/2018
Three Phrases Likely to Kill Innovation in the WorkplaceCommonly-used phrases popular in the business world may very likely be killing employee innovation in the workplace. While most people want to work for an innovative company, oftentimes the tone and words used in workplace conversations and internal communications might unintentionally be suffocating creative thinking.
Publish date: 01/23/2018
The Ideal Work Day for You Based on Your Body’s Sleep HabitsMany of us start the day with a caffeinated beverage or … three. But have you thought about the importance of the timing of that cup of coffee or tea? One sleep specialist claims it’s based on your sleep type.
Publish date: 01/19/2018
Neck and Shoulder Strengthening Exercises: The Answer to Workplace Comfort?Countless studies have shown the dangers of uninterrupted sitting in the workplace ranging from complaints about minor aches and pains to heart trouble.
Publish date: 01/17/2018
Onsite Doctors Keeping Employees HealthyThough not as likely to attract the attention that, say, gourmet meals, napping pods, onsite dry cleaning and pet day care might garner, one valuable benefit attracting employees to some Bay Area tech companies is, by comparison, quite simple.
Publish date: 01/17/2018
The Work/Life Balance Not So Balanced for Remote WorkersAs working from home becomes more and more common thanks to advances in technology, experts believe that the boundary between work and life has blurred.
Publish date: 01/17/2018
Laughter in the WorkplaceAlthough not ordinarily recognized as a valuable workplace benefit by employers, humor is an essential ingredient for a successful work environment.
Publish date: 01/17/2018
Internet Use at the Office: Part 2One potential solution to the social media problem is to create two separate Facebook accounts.
Publish date: 01/16/2018
