New research reveals the surprising global impact of insomnia
The consequences of insomnia go well beyond the individual, with cascading effects on families, employers and global economies.
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Joseph Shavit
- Feb 22
Working a four-day week boosts employee wellbeing while preserving productivity
Sixty-one organisations in the UK committed to a 20% reduction in working hours for all staff, with no fall in wages, for a six-month period
Joseph Shavit
- Nov 2, 2022
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
- Sep 25, 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.
Joshua Shavit
- Jul 18, 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.
Joseph Shavit
- May 8, 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
- Mar 30, 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 11, 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
- Feb 1, 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
- Dec 6, 2021
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
- Nov 21, 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
- Oct 22, 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
Joshua Shavit
- Sep 26, 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 3, 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 2, 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
- Aug 26, 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 24, 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.
Joseph Shavit
- Aug 22, 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.
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