BOCA RATON, Fla. — Nurses haven’t received the respect they deserve for decades. They work exceedingly long hours, juggle numerous responsibilities on a day-to-day basis, and are routinely tasked with administering delicate medications and treatments — all while getting a fraction of the pay doctors receive. The COVID-19 pandemic greatly exasperated these issues, as the virus …
NEW YORK — With the uptick in people working from home, “office” etiquette has gotten much more laid-back. In fact, more than a third of employees spend an average of an hour a day working from bed (35%), according to new research. A survey of 2,000 people who work mostly or entirely remotely explored how …
BOSTON — America has a gender pay gap problem, but it apparently starts before women even start going on interviews. A new study finds pay gap issues actually start during the job search. As of 2020, women make 84 percent of what men earn — or 84 cents for every dollar their male colleagues make. …
OTTAWA, Ontario — Workplace expert Nina Nesdoly is emphasizing the importance of bosses fostering healthy relationships with their often-younger employees to avoid a “toxic workplace.” She warns that yelling at staff is “abusive” and can create tension and anxiety in the office. According to the 29-year-old, one of the contributing factors to workplace conflicts is the …
Improve your well-being, boost your physical health, and reduce stress. If your first thought was cardio (and you were dreading it) — we have good news! The magical missing piece of the puzzle in your life is a standing desk! Standing while working is an innovative way to improve your performance and health. Plus, some …
TOKYO — Is sharing after-work drinks with co-workers key to climbing the corporate ladder? Not necessarily, according to researchers from the University of Tokyo, who focused on the drinking habits and economic success of working men in Japan, Taiwan, and South Korea. Study authors report those who can drink more do not appear to be in …
Constantly zoning out and browsing through social media at work are signs you’re causing your own workplace issues. SAN DIEGO — A burnout coach suggests that individuals may be the root cause of their own workplace stress. Elissa Lynn posits that zoning out and “doom scrolling” are signs of this problem. The 33-year-old became a …
ITHACA, N.Y. — People often say that repetition is the mother of learning, but researchers from Cornell University suggest that repetition can also be quite helpful when it comes to creativity. Their study finds that lower-level employees tend to become more creative when they have time to “warm up” to a task or engage in …
ADELAIDE, Australia — Who doesn’t like a three-day weekend? As the concept of a four-day work week gains popularity in countries across the globe, a new study finds that the extra day off really does do wonders for your health! Researchers in Australia have found that people are more active and live a healthier lifestyle when …
ZÜRICH, Switzerland — Are work deadlines stressing you out? A new study finds it doesn’t take a therapist to see if office pressures are causing workers stress — all you have to do is look at how they use a keyboard! Researchers from ETH Zurich have developed a model which can detect workplace stress just …