Have you spent a day without access to your smartphone in the last few years? If so, did it cause you a lot of anxiety? Incessantly checking our phones has become second nature. And going without can feel like you've left a piece of yourself at home. A...
A lot of companies have made it a point to make lunchtime a more enjoyable experience for employees by offering free lunches, group luncheons, or on-site cafes. While some might see this has a frivolous perk, these companies might be onto something. A study from Cornell University found that firefighter...
We all know that sleep is super necessary for all aspects of life -- to be healthy and to be a productive human. But a recent study is showing how not getting enough sleep can be just as bad as not getting any sleep at all. A sleep deprivation study...
Mobile technology has taken over the world, but it seems that it hasn't quite reached a large number of workplaces. According to the recently released Global Workplace report from Steelcase, landline phones and desktop computers are still very present in American offices, at a ratio of 2-to-1. More...
Feeling anxious and unable to focus? Staring at greenery and nature in general can help that. A recent study from the University of Illinois found that students' ability to pay attention increased by 13% when they could look at green pastures outside their classroom windows. Researchers put 94 students...
Drinking during the workday isn't has popular as it once once, thanks to the great recession that took place between 2007 and 2009. A new study published in Psychology of Addictive Behaviorsfound that those who were able to keep their jobs during this time period changed their drinking...