Archive for November, 2014
Facebook at Work makes daytime newsfeed browsing OK
Presumed to be a major reason behind productivity loss and workplace distraction, Facebook is trying to make peace with angry bosses with the new Facebook at Work—a service that is likely to receive positive response from employers, as well as expand the horizons for the social media kingpin in the professional sphere. Facebook at Work is […]
Innovative office spaces bring the outdoors in
The days of boring office cubicles (and “cube dwellers”) are slowing disappearing. Architects and designers are getting more creative with out-of-the-box workplaces that bring outdoor fun in. The latest to join the list of innovative office spaces is Onefootball, which programs the world’s leading football app. Designed by TKEZ, an architecture firm in Munich, Onefootball’s […]
Legalizing marijuana is impacting college drug policies
As over a dozen cities and states decriminalize marijuana (which means that there is minimal if any penalty for possessing small amounts of weed), college campuses are grappling with their own stances on the debate, reports The Atlantic’s Citylab blog. “While they may firmly adhere to the Drug-Free Schools and Communities Act—taking measures to prevent […]
Roger that: New high-tech walkie-talkies hop on BYOD trend
Forget corporate happy hours and company outings: BYOD is the latest way to connect with your colleagues. And the latest product to ride the BYOD (Bring Your Own Device) wave is the Onyx, a wearable, hands-free, wireless device that connects with smartphones and allows instant communication with your coworkers. “You can think of it as […]
MA workers win the right for paid sick leave, but employers still need to loosen up
In Massachusetts, workers calling in sick will no longer feel the pinch as voters have approved a state-wide paid sick leave mandate last week. The law applies to public as well as private employers who have a staff of at least 11 people. Seen as a measure to help workers recover from illness or attend to […]
Faking a sick day could cost you your job
A gallstone that needs holistic healing, accidentally getting on a plane, getting stuck in a blood pressure machine—employees can come up with the most incredible, out-of-the-box excuses for calling in sick. And while that may give them more time to tend to their plants and pets, and maybe even check out other jobs; for companies, […]
