Tag: productivity

Study suggests bosses who put their followers first can boost their business

From the University of Exeter press release: Companies would do well to tailor training and recruitment measures to encourage managers who have empathy, integrity and are trustworthy — because they… Read more »

Study suggests collaborative video games could increase office productivity

From the Brigham Young University press release: Move over trust falls and ropes courses, turns out playing video games with coworkers is the real path to better performance at the… Read more »

Study suggests depression symptoms due to chronic sinus disease interfere with productivity

From the Massachusetts Eye and Ear Infirmary media release: Depressed patients with chronic rhinosinusitis (CRS) are more likely to miss days of work or school than those without depression symptoms, according to… Read more »

Study suggests top executives’ team spirit may affect whole business

From the SAGE Publications press release via EurekAlert!: Effective teamwork among an organization’s top management makes employees happier and more productive, with positive benefits to the organization. Despite an abundance… Read more »

Study suggests incentives, not penalties, drive productivity

From the Michigan State University press release: What motivates people to work harder: The promise of reward or the threat of penalty? A new study co-authored by a Michigan State… Read more »

Study suggests built-in hierarchy leads to fewer group conflicts, higher productivity

From the University of Queensland press release: Despite our inclination to believe equality within a team or group is important, new research suggests that a built-in hierarchy leads to fewer… Read more »

Study suggests that dogs can help reduce workplace stress, increase job satisfaction

From the Virginia Commonwealth University press release via EurekAlert!: Man’s best friend may make a positive difference in the workplace by reducing stress and making the job more satisfying for… Read more »

Study suggests sleep loss due to daylight savings lowers employee productivity

From the Pennsylvania State University press release: The annual shift to daylight saving time and its accompanying loss of sleep cause employees to spend more time than normal surfing the… Read more »