For productivity, engage a white collar contractor
Independent contractors are a committed workforce that understands the value of time and avoid distractions, according to new research.
Oct 03, 2012
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Flexible schedule is key to keeping working moms on the job
Women who return to work after giving birth are more likely to stay on the job if they have greater control over their work schedules, according to a Baylor University study. Researchers also found that job security and the ...
Jun 21, 2011
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Flexible schedules, results-oriented workplaces reduce work-family conflict and turnover
New research from the University of Minnesota finds that a workplace environment that allows employees to change when and where they work, based on their individual needs and job responsibilities, positively affects the work-family ...
Apr 06, 2011
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Cohabiting parents struggle with nonstandard work schedules
Irregular work schedules appear harmful to the well-being of cohabiting parents, a growing segment of the U.S. population, a study by Michigan State University researchers finds.
Nov 11, 2010
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Hourly workforce carries burden during recession
The United States workforce, battered by an economic slowdown, now includes a record number of workers who are involuntarily working part-time due to reduced hours or the inability to find a full-time job.
Aug 31, 2010
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Passing in the night: Examining work schedules, gender and marital quality
Taking care of business is becoming an ever-growing, 24/7 challenge for the American worker. A new study out of the University of Cincinnati is examining the effect this is having on marriages. The research by David Maume, ...
Aug 17, 2010
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The best and worst work schedules: Shift start times can impact sleep and alertness
Regulations that limit the number of hours worked also should provide guidance for shift start times to maximize workers' sleep opportunity and minimize the risk of on-the-job fatigue, according to a research abstract that ...
Jun 08, 2010
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