When we are tired, we tend to make bad, and sometimes plain dumb, decisions. Researchers have told us to stay away from online shopping, junk food eating and driving when we are sleep deprived, but a new study says this fatigue actually makes us better problem solvers. [contextly_sidebar id=...
Health and well-being are major components of being ridiculously efficient. While some might think that wellness programs get in the way of actual work, they are hugely misguided. Recent research from Gallup found that well-being programs actually help to boost performance in the workplace. [contextly_sidebar id="eQWja4OVOO9IJIRA7r1jkN5dQa23Osc0"...
Most of us will attribute burnout to tight deadlines, an angry boss, unpleasant coworkers, or simply having too much on our plates. But it seems the cause of job stress is a lot more complicated than working long hours. A study published in the Journal Social Psychiatry and Psychiatric Epidemiology...
The desk facing a window or corner office with amazing views have always topped the list of things workers want most from their workspaces. But these views and exposure to natural light are a lot more important than a show of achievement -- it's become an issue of...
Most of us believe in the power of positive thinking -- if we are optimistic about an outcome, we will achieve the desired end result. It turns out this might just be a myth. Research conducted by Gabriele Oettingen, a professor of psychology and the author of Rethinking Positive Thinking:...
Female managers are better than male managers, according to recent findings from Gallup. According to the research firm, females are better able to meet employees' workplace requirements. Despite this, only 33 percent of Americans say they currently have a female boss. [contextly_sidebar id="1rbnKKZ5JiaDOoO26PPcYJrGTJag9YyQ"] Not only...