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Good sleep found to increase women’s career ambitions
A new study indicated that sleep quality impacted women’s mood and changed how they felt about advancing in their careers.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 2, 2022


MIT sleep study delivers unexpected and eye-opening findings
MIT study suggests that more sleep, by itself, isn’t necessarily sufficient to bring about an improved sense of well-being and productivity.
Joseph Shavit
Sep 25, 2022


Octopus-inspired glove securely grips objects underwater
A team of researchers have developed an octopus-inspired glove capable of securely and delicately gripping objects underwater.
Joshua Shavit
Jul 18, 2022


Experts don’t always give better advice—they just give more
For tasks ranging from solving word puzzles to throwing darts, better performers didn’t give better advice—they just gave more of it.
Joshua Shavit
Jul 18, 2022


The world's most boring person discovered by researchers
The most boring person in the world has been discovered and it is a religious data entry worker who likes watching TV and lives in a town.
Joseph Shavit
May 8, 2022


Remote work doesn’t negatively affect productivity, study suggests
Researchers found that employee and company resiliency may be enhanced through the opportunity for employees to work remotely.
Joseph Shavit
May 8, 2022


Office lights can destroy coronaviruses and HIV
The same light fixtures utilizing UV-LED lights used in offices and public spaces can destroy coronaviruses and HIV according to a new study
Joseph Shavit
Mar 30, 2022


What makes a voice attractive to others -- study finds
What makes a voice attractive is the subject of broad interest, with far-reaching implications in our personal lives, workplaces and society
Joseph Shavit
Mar 11, 2022


Employee benefits can help build a healthy, productive team
These days, it’s more critical than ever to ensure your company is doing what it can to attract and retain top talent.
Joseph Shavit
Feb 1, 2022


How you speak up at work can affect whether you’re picked for a team
New research shows another, more subtle and often overlooked form of speaking up has a big effect on the way work gets done.
Joseph Shavit
Dec 6, 2021


What commute information from smartphones can predict about individual job performance
Information about worker commutes from smartphones and fitness trackers can predict individual job performance, according to a new study.
Joseph Shavit
Nov 21, 2021


New technology can make manual labor 60 percent easier
EksoVests, a type of exoskeletons, can reduce muscle strain by 60 percent for workers in the industrial, logistics and construction sectors
Joseph Shavit
Oct 22, 2021


Robots are taking over for an aging industrial work force
Robots are more widely adopted where populations become notably older, filling the gaps in an aging industrial work force.
Joshua Shavit
Sep 26, 2021


Master’s degrees lead to better employment prospects and higher salaries ... see how much
New research from HSE University has established the link between obtaining a master’s degree and success in the labour market.
Joshua Shavit
Sep 3, 2021


Study shows the importance of getting into the right mindset for work
Getting into the right mindset for work can set the tone for the rest of your day, and it's an especially beneficial practice for managers
Joshua Shavit
Sep 2, 2021


New technology could bring the fastest version of 5G to your home and workplace
Consumers of today's 5G cellphones may have experienced one of the following tradeoffs: impressive download speeds with spotty coverage
Joshua Shavit
Aug 26, 2021


Mentally stimulating jobs linked to lower risk of dementia in old age
People with mentally stimulating jobs have a lower risk of dementia in old age than those with non-stimulating jobs, finds a study.
Joshua Shavit
Aug 24, 2021


Elon Musk says Tesla's robot will make physical work a 'choice'
Tesla boss Elon Musk announced the latest frontier he's aiming to conquer: humanoid robots. He would have an initial prototype by next year.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 22, 2021


Humans vs. automation: Service center agents can outperform technology, study shows
The solution may not be human versus machine, according to new research, but an approach that combines both.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 21, 2021


Use your team’s emotions to boost creativity
If you’re putting together a team for a project, you might be inclined to pick people with cheerful, optimistic dispositions but maybe not.
Joseph Shavit
Aug 20, 2021
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