Tag: work

Study shows corporate wellness programs lead to increased worker productivity

From the University of California – Riverside press release: Corporate wellness programs have been shown to save companies money by reducing absenteeism and health insurance costs. Researchers at the University of… Read more »

Study suggests strong friendships among women in the workplace reduce conflict

From the Institute for Operations Research and the Management Sciences press release: According to a new study in the INFORMS journal Organization Science, when employers foster an office environment that supports… Read more »

Being near colleagues helps cross-disciplinary research on papers and patents

From the Massachusetts Institute of Technology press release: Want to boost collaboration among researchers? Even in an age of easy virtual communication, physical proximity increases collaborative activity among academic scholars, according… Read more »

Study examines link between job stress, junk food and sleep

From the Michigan State University press release: Stress during the workday can lead to overeating and unhealthy food choices at dinnertime, but there could be a buffer to this harmful pattern…. Read more »