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Faking a sick day could cost you your job
A gallstone that needs holistic healing, accidentally getting on a plane, getting stuck in a blood pressure machine—employees can come up with the most incredible, out-of-the-box excuses for calling in sick. And while that may give them more time to tend to their plants and pets, and maybe even check out other jobs; for companies, […]
Workplace diversity increases revenue
More diversity, more revenue? It’s true. We don’t usually think about how many different kinds of people we work with and how it may or may not affect the company, but according to recent studies, there is a link between greater diversity in the workplace and greater profits. Diversity, including diversity of race, gender, age, background and more, […]
Employee retention is becoming a priority for small businesses
Small business employers are struggling to hold on to their top talent as employees switch jobs to advance their careers. This is forcing businesses, especially smaller ones, to think on their feet and make radical changes to retain their valuable workforce. The last five years have seen an increasing number of Americans leaving their jobs, making employee retention […]
The science behind the way stores smell
Ever visit the Hard Rock Hotel in Orlando, where wafts of sugar cookie and waffle cone scents signal the ice cream shop? Perhaps you’ve tried to hunt down a subtle scent you first smelled in, say, a Hugo Boss store, or piled up your shopping cart with Christmas-themed scented candles. If you have, you’ve experienced […]
Infographic: Hotter offices lead to drop in productivity
Can overheated offices lead to a drop in worker productivity? One study says so. Led by One Poll for the AC and heating company Andrews Sykes Hire, the survey discovered just how hot temperatures impact performance, finding that 30 percent of the 2,000 workers polled took longer lunch breaks during the summer. That extra time […]
Take more breaks, says productivity science
Having productivity issues at the office? It’s time you took a break. Going on vacations, taking time out for coffee, working from home, or browsing through fun stuff on the internet during work hours may make bosses frown, but taking frequent breaks is a guaranteed way to increase productivity, improve focus, and boost creativity, according […]
Google Glass finally finds place among ‘hands-on’ working professionals
With a San Francisco-based startup integrating workplace software with Google Glass, the wearable technology can now expect something better than the criticism it often receives for breaching privacy. Drawing upon features of Google Glass to improve the performance of professionals at work, Wearable Intelligence (one of the five partners certified by Google) is creating professional […]
Workplaces struggle to adapt to medical marijuana users
Although medical and recreational marijuana has been legalized in 23 states, most employers have not yet relaxed their “drug free workplace” rules. This is causing clashes between people who rely on medical marijuana to treat ailments and tough organizations that don’t hesitate to fire employees using the drug. In Colorado, Brandon Coats was fired by Dish Network […]
Offices plants make employees happier, study discovers
A few office plants can work wonders for workers, according to a new study on “green versus lean office space.” As Time reports, the study — the first of its kind — found a noticeable long-term impact of office plants: Researchers from Cardiff University, the University of Exeter and the University of Groningen measured a 15 percent […]
Redesigning hospital rooms for improved patient experience, health
Hospital room design may impact more than just patient comfort. As the University Medical Center of Princeton discovered, it may also affect patients’ health. The hospital reimagined its patient rooms, as part of a new hospital, and found that the redesign led to a particularly startling side affect: patients requested 30 percent less pain medication, reports the […]