Tag: business

Study suggests too much business travel may increase risk of depression and sleep issues

From the Columbia University’s Mailman School of Public Health press release: People who travel for business two weeks or more a month report more symptoms of anxiety and depression and… Read more »

Study suggests use of mobile devices at home can carry conflict to workplace

From the University of Texas at Arlington press release: A University of Texas at Arlington researcher is part of a team of authors who have found that using a mobile… Read more »

Study suggests consumers less likely to go through with purchases when on mobile devices

From the University of East Anglia press release: Shoppers hoping to bag a bargain in the post-Christmas sales are much less likely to go through with their purchases if they… Read more »

Study suggests blurring the boundaries between work and personal life can lead to exhaustion

From the Springer press release: In working life it’s now almost expected that employees answer work-related emails after hours, or take their laptops with them on holiday. But the blurring… Read more »

Study suggests willingness to support corporate social responsibility initiatives contingent on perception of boss’ ethics

From the University of Vermont press release: A new study shows that people who perceive their employer as committed to environmental and community-based causes will, in turn, engage in green… Read more »

Study suggests workers may ‘choke’ under pressure of non-monetary incentives

From the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville press release: Competition for non-monetary awards can have adverse effects on performance and may cause employees to “choke” under pressure, according to a new study… Read more »

Study assesses effectiveness of deep promotional discounts

From the University of Arkansas, Fayetteville press release: Many retailers employ discounts to attract customers, but it can be difficult for businesses to know what effect these discounts have on overall… Read more »