Office gossip has always been looked down upon, but the workforce might have a place for it after all. New research has found that gossiping actually makes us better people. Who knew! The research, which was conducted by Stanford University, found that shaming others with judgemental comments actually helps to...
Temperature has a big impact on our productivity. If we aren't comfortable, we won't work at our best. The key is to ensure you stay warm and cozy while you're working. A study from Cornell looked at how temperatures affected office workers and found...
We do more than just rest and recharge while we sleep. New research shows that our brains actually practice new skills while we slumber. A French study from 2011 included patients with conditions similar to sleepwalking. Researchers taught them some choreography, then recorded them as they slept. It turns out...
It is common knowledge that a nutritious lunch can spur afternoon productivity. Most of us think that stuffing a quick sandwich down our throats while staying at our desk is the best bet for staying productive, but recent studies prove otherwise. Researchers at the University of Toronto recently conducted a...
Looking at pictures of adolescent animals at work has always been taboo. After all, that's not really doing your job is it? Well, according to research from Hiroshima University in Japan, looking at photos of cute pets can actually increase your productivity at work! Based on tests performed...
For most of us, getting older doesn't necessarily make us happy. Birthdays definitely don't seem as exciting as they did 15 years ago. Regardless, it has recently been reported that 90% of employees over the age of 50 find themselves somewhat or very satisfied with their...
