The air quality within an office can have significant impacts on employees' cognitive function, including response times and ability to focus, and it may also affect their productivity, according to new research led by Harvard ...
Environment
Sep 9, 2021
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Police forces in England say the potential for significant harm to people who go missing is rising after decades of cuts to police budgets, rising demand and lack of training.
Social Sciences
Sep 8, 2021
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After a year of social distancing, mask wearing and—for millions—working from home, many employers are eager to bring their staff back to the office. But for many, the prospect of readjusting to in-person work is a daunting ...
Social Sciences
Jun 3, 2021
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As vaccinations and relaxed health guidelines make returning to the office a reality for more companies, there seems to be a disconnect between managers and their workers over remote work.
Economics & Business
May 19, 2021
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Open-plan office workers with more visual control over their environment rated their focus, productivity, and teamwork more highly, according to a study published April 28, 2021 in the open-access journal PLOS ONE by Kerstin ...
Social Sciences
Apr 28, 2021
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When the air outside is bad, office workers are more likely to order food delivery than go out for lunch, which in turn increases plastic waste from food packaging, according to a study by researchers from the National University ...
Environment
Oct 19, 2020
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People who expose a police officer or emergency worker to body fluids would be compelled to have their blood tested for HIV, hepatitis B and hepatitis C, under a proposed law in NSW.
Social Sciences
Jul 15, 2020
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From writing papers to answering emails, it's common for office workers to juggle multiple tasks at once. But those constant interruptions can actually create sadness and fear and eventually, a tense working environment, ...
Social Sciences
May 11, 2020
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A long-haul truck driver fell asleep during his shift in Sunbury, Pennsylvania, on Jan. 13. Heading north on Route 147, he drifted into the eastbound shoulder for almost 375 feet, struck the side of the road and flipped his ...
Economics & Business
Feb 26, 2020
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With seemingly endless emails, phone calls and meetings, it's no secret that working in an office environment can be quite stressful. Understanding how stress manifests by exposing the effects of distractions can help unlock ...
Economics & Business
Nov 21, 2019
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