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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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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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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Study: Working moms multitask more and have worse time doing so than dads
Not only are working mothers multitasking more frequently than working fathers, but their multitasking experience is more negative as well, according to a new study in the December issue of the American Sociological Review.
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Dec 01, 2011 |
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In job market, social contacts help men, not women
When it comes to finding a job, who you know is as important as what you know. Work experience generally helps people foster the kinds of personal contacts that can lead someone to new career opportunities, but a study from ...
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Aug 15, 2011 |
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The blame game in work-family conflict
When the demands of work and family conflict, is the job blamed, is the family role blamed or is blame placed on both? And what are the consequences?
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Jun 02, 2011 |
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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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Digital forensic examiners face stress, role-conflict
Despite playing an increasingly vital role in criminal investigations, digital forensic examiners face staffing cuts, heavy caseloads and stress within police departments that may not fully understand their responsibilities, ...
May 11, 2011 |
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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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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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Impact of information technology on workers' prosperity
Recent research results published in "The Economic Effect of Education in an Information Technology-Penetrating Economy: Evidence From Hong Kong" reflect the impact of education on economic well being in a technological society. ...
Other Sciences / Social Sciences
Jun 24, 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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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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Survey finds horticulture grads prepared for green jobs
Professors Ann Marie VanDerZanden and Michael Reinert of Iowa State University (ISU) wanted to find out how their recent Department of Horticulture graduates were faring in the workplace. To learn more about ...
Nov 04, 2009 |
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