Nature in the workplace makes employees happier and healthier
Bringing nature into the workplace can help reduce stress and increase creativity and focus, research shows.
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Sep 1, 2017
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News tagged with workplace environment
Study of diversity training suggests it doesn't lead to much change
A team of researchers from the University of Pennsylvania's Wharton School has found through experimentation that diversity training does not generally result in much change in work environments—though it might lead women ...
Poll shows employees plan to seek workplaces with mental health supports
Eight in 10 U.S. workers say that how employers support their employees' mental health will be an important consideration when they seek future job opportunities, while 71% believe their employer is more concerned about the ...
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Jul 14, 2022
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Study suggests flexible workplaces promote better health behavior and well-being
A flexible workplace initiative improved employees' health behavior and well-being, including a rise in the amount and quality of sleep and better health management, according to a new study by University of Minnesota sociology ...
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Dec 6, 2011
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Women's perceptions of professional advancement may influence career outcomes
(Phys.org)—The underrepresentation of women in positions of power in organizations is well documented, but addressing the causes and finding remedies is complicated by a number of factors. Most of the research into workplace ...
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 to one Ryerson ...
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Feb 9, 2010
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Opinion: Diversity in the workplace isn't enough. Businesses need to work toward inclusion
Diversity is now widely believed to be good for business. In the corporate world, it's often referred to as Equity, Diversity, Inclusion and Accessibility (EDIA) or Diversity, Equity and Inclusion (DEI) training or awareness.
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Nov 28, 2022
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Despite workplace successes, female employment is increasingly at risk due to COVID-19, research shows
From the factory floor to the C-suite, women have seen their recent gains in workplace equality be eroded by the ongoing health crisis. This is despite a direct relationship between an inclusive work environment and a healthy ...
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Mar 1, 2022
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Workplace environment influences outcomes of an audit, study finds
A more positive workplace environment at large companies can likely reduce the cost and length of an audit, according to a study that includes University of Kansas School of Business researchers.
Social Sciences
Feb 14, 2018
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A new study should be the final nail for open-plan offices
Open-plan offices have taken off because of a desire to increase interaction and collaboration among workers. But an innovative new study has found that employees in open-plan offices spend 73% less time in face-to-face interactions. ...
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Jul 18, 2018
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