Productivity

If your employees are yawning their way through the workday, maybe you should hand them a pillow.

The pros of napping at work are getting more attention recently thanks to a number of companies that are allowing their staff members to catch a few Z’s during the day.

According to experts, most adults need between seven and … Continue Reading »

Money may not be the root of all evil, but it’s also not the key to happiness.

New research has found that while your income can have a positive influence on your perception of your life, it doesn’t necessarily affect the way you feel day to day.

The study surveyed 1,000 Americans and found that higher income … Continue Reading »

Irritation abounds at the average office, and we don’t mean the chatty coworker in the cubicle next door.

We’re talking about irritation of the physical kind, caused by common occupational allergens.

And we do mean common: The Asthma and Allergy Foundation of America states that an estimated 50 million Americans suffer from some type of allergy. … Continue Reading »

Any kind of exercise has its special perks, and stress-relief is one that applies to all.

Now there’s even more proof that physical activity can ease the burden of stress in your life. According to a new study, reports the American Medical Network, walking to school can reduce stress in kids.

Findings indicate that the walks successfully … Continue Reading »

Trite but true, there’s no “I” in “team.”

As important as it is to treat individuals as individuals instead of grouping them into a single entity known as “staff,” it’s equally important for your employees to be able to come together for the good of the company.

You know your workers can do their jobs and do … Continue Reading »

If your daily to-do’s keep you hopping, consider yourself lucky.

New research shows that busy people are happier than those whose days leave them with too much idle time.

Keeping busy is a natural inclination, suggest the research authors, and most people will choose busyness over the alternative when given a choice.

While people dread … Continue Reading »

What’s keeping your employees from performing at their best?

If the main culprit is lack of concentration, there may be something you can do to help.

And the first order of business is identifying potential concentration killers so your workers can tackle them and get back on track.

According to WebMD, multitasking tops the list.

Being able … Continue Reading »

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 »