News tagged with work experience
In the Brain, Seven Is A Magic Number
Having a tough time recalling a phone number someone spoke a few minutes ago or forgetting items from a mental grocery list is not a sign of mental decline; in fact, it's natural.
Nov 23, 2009 |
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Futuristic wall display shows real-time energy usage
(PhysOrg.com) -- There's more to the home energy conservation system designed by Queensland University of Technology industrial design graduate Erica Pozzey than meets the eye.
Technology / Energy & Green Tech
Feb 27, 2012 |
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Previous work experience not always a positive for a new job
Employees with previous work experience bring valuable knowledge and skills to their new jobs - but some of what they learned may actually hurt their work performance.
Feb 23, 2009 |
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Short stressful events may improve working memory
Experiencing chronic stress day after day can produce wear and tear on the body physically and mentally, and can have a detrimental effect on learning and emotion. However, acute stress -- a short stressful incident -- may ...
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Jul 23, 2009 |
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Investing in kids' future pays off
(PhysOrg.com) -- When parents set up long-term savings accounts for college, business start-ups or home ownership, kids feel more financially and emotionally secure, new research shows
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Oct 27, 2010 |
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To boost customer satisfaction, owners should pay attention to employee job satisfaction
Previous studies have shown that customer satisfaction plays a key role in the health and future success of any company. When customers are satisfied, they keep coming back to the same store and invite their friends to do ...
Other Sciences / Economics & Business
Jun 01, 2011 |
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Research sheds light on new employees
(PhysOrg.com) -- Starting a new job is never easy. However, research by Victoria University graduate Dr Sarah Burke shows that not only does an organisation need to help new employees assimilate into the environment, but ...
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Jan 29, 2010 |
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The psychology of the job hunt
In addition to the traditional application form and interview, job seekers are increasingly asked to take a pre-employment test -- an assessment that employers use to screen candidates. But how easy is it ...
Medicine & Health / Psychology & Psychiatry
Nov 16, 2010 |
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Employers discriminate against applicants with non-English names, study suggests
A new University of British Columbia study finds that job applicants with English names have a greater chance of getting interviews than those with Chinese, Indian or Pakistani names.
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
May 20, 2009 |
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