Swarms of robots acting together to carry out jobs could provide new opportunities for humans to harness the power of machines.
Robotics
Mar 28, 2013
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More than 3.5 million workplace injuries and illnesses occur each year in the United States, costing an estimated $250 billion annually.
Economics & Business
Sep 6, 2016
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A new Portland State University study suggests that bullying bosses aren't just bad for employee morale and well-being—they can also be bad for workplace safety.
Economics & Business
Jul 29, 2019
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Employees seeking to boost their productivity at work should take a nap—yes, sleeping on the job can be a good thing.
Social Sciences
Jun 29, 2015
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Bringing pet dogs into the workplace is becoming increasingly common. Large companies like Google, Ticketmaster and challenger bank Monzo are just a few that have joined companies in the pet sector (like Pets at Home) that ...
Economics & Business
Sep 16, 2019
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Workplace safety regulators say they are investigating two incidents at automaker Tesla's factory in Northern California.
Business
Apr 21, 2018
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Companies best equipped to provide safe workplaces are the least likely to do so, because they benefit financially from forgoing the cost of enacting workplace safety practices, a recent study found. In some cases, companies ...
Economics & Business
May 13, 2020
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More than eight of ten workers — 85 percent — rate workplace safety first in importance among labor standards, even ahead of family and maternity leave, minimum wage, paid sick days, overtime pay and the right to join ...
Social Sciences
Aug 30, 2010
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Research to be published in Science on May 18, 2012, sheds light on a hot-button political issue: the role and effectiveness of government regulation. Does it kill jobs or protect the public?
Social Sciences
May 17, 2012
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The workplace is full of psychological hazards, including abusive supervisors and mistreatment from customers. But there are also physical hazards like falls from heights, working with faulty equipment and exposure to harsh ...
Economics & Business
Oct 9, 2020
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