Productivity

When you’re trying to improve your physical health, it’s important to focus on your mental well-being, as well.

While the concept of a mind/body connection might seem too vague and even somewhat far-fetched, its existence and importance to the concept of overall health is well documented.

According to the American Psychological Association (APA), a decline in mental … Continue Reading »

Is your morning walk from your car to your office the only time you see the light of day?

If your exposure to the world beyond your office has been reduced to glimpses of the parking lot through the window next to the printer, it’s time to get out.

We’re not advising anyone to quit their jobs, … Continue Reading »

To-do list getting a little long?

If you’re juggling more tasks than you think you can remember to accomplish, take it to bed with you.

New research suggests that when devising a plan for tomorrow’s to-do’s, sleeping on it will make you more likely to get things done.

Researchers at Washington University in St. Louis found that people … Continue Reading »

Good communication is one of the keys to a peaceful, well-rounded workplace.

Knowing how to communicate effectively with your employees can mean the difference between an office filled with stressful conflict and one that promotes cooperation and mutual respect.

Of course, a certain degree of conflict is to be expected in an environment that mingles people with … Continue Reading »

Are your employees working too hard?

A recent UK survey of 2,600 adults found that one in four people work all day without taking a break.

More than half of those surveyed said they force themselves to come in to work even when they’re sick.

Most cited a heavy workload as the main reason, as well as … Continue Reading »

As summer heats up, more and more of your staff may be giving their vacation time a workout.

For those stuck inside the office, blue skies and sunny weather might have them doing more daydreaming than actual work. It’s tempting to give in to the siren song of this lazy, laid-back season.

And it seems that many … Continue Reading »

Ask anyone who suffers with allergies, and they’ll tell you that it can certainly make life difficult.

Maybe you have to avoid shellfish at all costs, or you live in fear of bees. Perhaps dust and pollen are your downfall, or pet dander keeps you from visiting friends with dogs and cats.

No matter what … Continue Reading »

Imagine your workplace buzzing along at optimal capacity, employees alert, focused, happy, and productive.

No, it’s not the Stepford staff. It could just be the result of your turning them onto so-called brain foods. These “smart foods” are believed to enhance cognitive function in a number of ways: improving memory, sharpening focus, lengthening attention span, and … Continue Reading »

Hard work never hurt anyone, right?

Not so fast. Recent research gathered from a long-term British study shows that working overtime may be bad for the heart.

Following more than 10,000 civil servants in London, the study found that those who worked three or more hours longer than a normal seven-hour workday were at … Continue Reading »

New research offers surprising good news about caffeine: It may help shiftworkers stay alert and do a better job.

Caffeine, a stimulant, is often vilified for its tendency to interfere with sleep, cause jitteriness, raise heart rate, and intensify anxiety in some people.

However, according to WebMD, recent research on the effects of caffeine … Continue Reading »