Productivity
Free food motivates frontline workers more than gym memberships
Free food motivates frontline workers more than gym memberships Free food and social events are more effective motivators for frontline workers than gym memberships or health benefits. A study by Dipayan Biswas, a professor at the University of South Florida, found that wellness programs involving food and social gatherings led to improved job performance, service […]
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Amazon Releases “Quick Suite”, a Collection of AI Agentic Tools
Amazon Releases “Quick Suite”, a Collection of AI Agentic Tools Amazon has released “Quick Suite”, a collection of AI agentic tools that analyze and gather data from multiple applications, turning natural language queries into enterprise actions. The platform connects internal documents, emails, and databases with external third-party apps, sources, and services, including Amazon S3, Snowflake, […]
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The best lists to keep — and the best ways to keep them
The best lists to keep — and the best ways to keep them The writer has been busy reading about various topics, including Tim Berners-Lee and stain removers. Their schedule was disrupted by trying to catch up on several TV shows, including “The Morning Show” and “7 Days Out”. The writer also tried out a […]
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Why you seriously need to stop trying to be funny at work
Why you seriously need to stop trying to be funny at work Trying to be funny at work can actually harm your career and relationships with colleagues. Research shows that humor can backfire, especially when it’s not executed well or when it violates norms. Instead of trying to be funny, focus on “thinking funny” by […]
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Productivity Software Startup Notion AI Launches Customizable Agents
Productivity Software Startup Notion AI Launches Customizable Agents Notion AI, a productivity software startup, is expected to reach $500 million in revenue this year and a valuation of over $10 billion. The company has approximately 1,000 employees and over 100 million users, with corporate clients including Kaiser Permanente, Mitsubishi Heavy Industries, Nvidia, and Volvo Cars. […]
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Even a brief government shutdown might hamper morale, raise costs and reduce long-term efficiency in the federal workforce
Even a brief government shutdown might hamper morale, raise costs and reduce long-term efficiency in the federal workforce A possible government shutdown on October 1, 2025, could have severe consequences for federal workers, including hampering morale, raising costs, and reducing long-term efficiency. A study of past government shutdowns found that furloughed employees are 31% more […]
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When workers’ lives outside work are more fulfilling, it benefits employers too
When workers’ lives outside work are more fulfilling, it benefits employers too Employers who prioritize their workers’ work-life balance are more likely to benefit from increased productivity and employee satisfaction. Research shows that overworking employees can lead to decreased productivity, mental health problems, burnout, and high turnover rates, ultimately costing employers millions of dollars each […]
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Why do bosses give more power to suck ups?
Why do bosses give more power to suck ups? Two new studies found that leaders are less likely to empower followers who raise concerns about workplace decisions, even though these employees play a critical role in highlighting problems and identifying solutions. Researchers discovered that behaviors known as “challenging voice” (raising concerns) and “supportive voice” (encouraging […]
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I tried ‘Bricking’ my phone to fix my brain
I tried ‘Bricking’ my phone to fix my brain The author’s spouse delivered an intervention to address their attention span issues. The author admitted they had been zoning out and hadn’t heard their spouse ask for their opinion on a TV show. The spouse pointed out that the author’s attention span was “utterly shot to […]
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Nosy coworkers can spike your stress levels
Nosy coworkers can spike your stress levels New research from Boston University has found that nosy coworkers can significantly increase stress levels among employees. The study, led by organizational psychologist Richard A. Currie, defines workplace nosiness as “employees’ intrusive attempts to obtain private information from others at work.” According to the researchers, one-third of people […]
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