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Take a stand: New design concept aims to phase out the office chair
Sitting can be deadly, growing research reveals, causing an array of bodily troubles from organ damage and muscle degeneration to foggy thinking and back pain. One artistic new office design is aiming to combat the negative impact of sitting by eliminating the need for chairs. The project, called “The End of Sitting,” which is, as […]
The world’s worst coworkers, according to Reddit
Most of us spend the majority of our waking hours with our coworkers: some become close friends, others become forgettable memories, and still others are living, breathing lessons in patience and self-restraint. While we’ve already shared with you our top ten annoying coworker habits, as Bustle originally reported, there are plenty more from which to […]
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 […]
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, […]
Workplace diversity increases revenue
More diversity, more revenue? It’s true. We don’t usually think about how many different kinds of people we work with and how it may or may not affect the company, but according to recent studies, there is a link between greater diversity in the workplace and greater profits. Diversity, including diversity of race, gender, age, background and more, […]
Employee retention is becoming a priority for small businesses
Small business employers are struggling to hold on to their top talent as employees switch jobs to advance their careers. This is forcing businesses, especially smaller ones, to think on their feet and make radical changes to retain their valuable workforce. The last five years have seen an increasing number of Americans leaving their jobs, making employee retention […]
The science behind the way stores smell
Ever visit the Hard Rock Hotel in Orlando, where wafts of sugar cookie and waffle cone scents signal the ice cream shop? Perhaps you’ve tried to hunt down a subtle scent you first smelled in, say, a Hugo Boss store, or piled up your shopping cart with Christmas-themed scented candles. If you have, you’ve experienced […]
Infographic: Hotter offices lead to drop in productivity
Can overheated offices lead to a drop in worker productivity? One study says so. Led by One Poll for the AC and heating company Andrews Sykes Hire, the survey discovered just how hot temperatures impact performance, finding that 30 percent of the 2,000 workers polled took longer lunch breaks during the summer. That extra time […]
