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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 »
Microsoft Japan’s 4-Day Workweek Increases Productivity by 40%
As part of its “Work Life Choice Challenge,” Microsoft Japan implemented a 4-day workweek by shutting down offices every Friday. This trial resulted in a remarkable 40% increase in productivity, as measured by sales per employee, compared to the same period the previous year. Furthermore, the shortened workweek resulted in a host of other benefits… Read More »
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How to Handle a Passive Aggressive Boss at Work
Communication is the keystone for highly functioning teams and achieving maximum productivity. Every company ought to start this way, and most of them did. Still, sadly, when there’s a repeated pattern of communication breakdown, it inevitably has a ripple effect across the entire organization. This is often seen with passive-aggressive bosses at work. The consequences… Read More »
How To Identify And Handle Backstabbers at Work
Backstabbers are challenging people to work with. When you are at work, the last thing you want to deal with are people who threaten your peace of mind. The thought of having to watch your back all the time fills you with a sense of dread. Yet, no matter how much we prepare for the… Read More »
How to Stay Safe And Healthy in the Workplace During the Pandemic
It’s no secret that offices are prime sites for the spread of bacteria and viruses. In pre-Covid times, we’ve all experienced some bug going around the office once or twice in the cold season, only now the outcome from contracting one is more dangerous than ever. It’s our responsibility (and right) to follow preventive measures… Read More »
15 Smart Video Conferencing Etiquette Tips to Follow
During the pandemic, video conferencing replaced in-person meetings and has now become the standard option for business meetings. Over the past 17 months, most workers have gotten past the video conferencing learning curve with Zoom or Microsoft Teams (or their platform of choice). But just as with in-person meetings, attention can wax and wane. Some… Read More »