Tag Archives: Work
Work, Worries, and the Weird Ways We Cope: 6 Surprising Facts About Our Jobs
“All work and no play makes Jack a dull boy.” That’s the saying we all know. But the second half, often forgotten, is just as telling: “All play and no work makes Jack a mere toy.” Somewhere between dull boys and mere toys lies the modern worker—juggling deadlines, dodging layoffs, dreaming about spreadsheets, and occasionally… Read More »
Studies find working from home lets people eat healthier, feel less stressed, and maintain lower…
A Surprising Peek into Japanese Work Culture: From Quitting Services to Workplace Naps
For many of us, it feels as though we spend most of our waking hours working to cover bills and keep food on the table—some even juggle two jobs at once. Ever wonder how other countries handle work-related pressures? Take Japan, for example, where the professional world holds a central place in everyday life. In… Read More »
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The 9/11 rescue dogs, after repeatedly finding only bodies, appeared to lose motivation, so workers…
Fascinating Work Facts: From Ghost Workers to Digital Nomads
Working hard to get to Heaven — this saying rings particularly true when we delve into the peculiar and sometimes eyebrow-raising facts about the world of work. From an employee who turned ghost-working into an art form to the burgeoning lifestyle of digital nomads, here are some detailed accounts of how our relationship with work… Read More »
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Animal Instincts: The Drive to Earn Food vs. The Desire to be Served
Research has shown that a variety of animals such as rats, gerbils, mice, birds, fish, monkeys, and chimpanzees all prefer to work for their meals rather than receiving it freely. However, cats were the only exception found in the study, demonstrating a preference for being served their food instead. Source
Email Overload: The 28% Impact on Office Workers
On average, office workers dedicate 28% of their professional careers to reading and responding to emails. This significant time commitment is attributed to the growing reliance on electronic communication in the modern workplace, which has led to an increase in email volume. In fact, studies show that employees receive around 121 emails per day, and… Read More »
The Cognitive Impact of Shift Work
Working in shifts can lead to cognitive decline due to the disturbance of the circadian rhythm and subsequent hormonal irregularities, as well as neurobehavioral issues. This decline can manifest in several ways, such as reduced processing speed, impaired working memory, psychomotor vigilance, decreased cognitive control, and impaired visual attention. Shift work disrupts the body’s natural… Read More »