News tagged with work environment

Office romance? Not a problem most of time: study

(PhysOrg.com) -- Pam and Jim on The Office. Meredith and McDreamy on Grey's Anatomy. Television shows depict many workplace romances, but in the real world how do co-workers view love on the job? According ...

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created Feb 09, 2010 | popularity not rated yet | comments 1

Now where was I again?

Although the actual interruption may only last a few moments, the study shows that we then lose more time when we try to find our place and resume the task that was interrupted.

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Dec 07, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 0

5 exercises can reduce neck, shoulder pain of women office workers

Strength training exercises using dumbbells can reduce pain and improve function in the trapezius muscle, the large muscle which extends from the back of the head, down the neck and into the upper back. The exercises also ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Nov 18, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (1) | comments 0

Daylight-saving time leads to less sleep, more injuries on the job

Every March, most Americans welcome the switch to daylight saving time because of the longer days, but also dread losing an hour of sleep after they move their clocks forward. Now a new study shows that losing just an hour ...

Medicine & Health / Health

created Sep 01, 2009 | popularity 5 / 5 (4) | comments 4

Employees who are engaged in their work have happier home life

A Kansas State University study shows that invigorated and dedicated employees carry over their positive work experiences for a happier home life.

Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry

created Aug 24, 2009 | popularity not rated yet | comments 0

Engaged employees are good, but don't count on commitment

The notion that highly engaged workers will continue to work tirelessly for organizations despite diminishing resources often isn't true, according to Clemson University psychology professor Thomas Britt.

Other Sciences / Social Sciences

created May 13, 2009 | popularity 4.4 / 5 (7) | comments 1

Baroque classical music in the reading room may improve mood and productivity

Baroque classical music in the reading room can help improve radiologists work lives, potentially improving diagnostic efficiency and accuracy, according to a study performed by researchers at the University of Maryland in ...

Medicine & Health / Other

created Apr 23, 2009 | popularity 4 / 5 (2) | comments 0