Google is one of those companies that has become known for the many perks it offers employees. From free meals, to a campus full of modern furniture and every amenity imaginable. What many don't realize, however, is the amount of research that goes into every decision made regarding...
We've always known that a positive attitude leads to higher levels of productivity, but now we have proof. Economists at the University of Warwick in England found that happiness increases productivity by 12%. Researchers conducted a variety of experiments to test if happy employees work harder. The study,...
The first 90 days at a new job dictates an employee's attitude and performance in the long-term. A new study published in the Academy of Management Journal found that both the positive and negative interactions a new hire has with coworkers and managers in the first 90 days...
We hear it everyday; exercise is a must if you want to be a productive, healthy worker. Now, according to research undertaken by the Harvard Business Review, exercising regularly can make juggling your work and personal life easier. The biggest reason that most of us struggle to exercise regularly is...
We recently posted about Whole Foods' open policy which allows any employee to view the salary of any other employee. It seems Whole Foods has the right idea because a recent study found that salary transparency actually boosts productivity. Elena Belogolovsky, an assistant professor at Cornell, and Peter Bamberger,...
We hear it all the time. Open office space fosters creativity and innovation through increased communication amongst employees. Employees who work in open-office settings are happier workers, etc. According to a recent piece in the New Yorker by Maria Konnikova, this may not be the case. Citing a study that...
