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Need a productivity boost? Just ban bathroom breaks

by February 15, 2013 Comments (0)

Now here’s a guaranteed morale-builder: Make your employees wear space-age monitors that detect how productive and efficient they are — and even monitor their bathroom breaks.

Here’s why everybody hates meetings (INFOGRAPHIC)

by December 14, 2012 Comments (0)

They’re a fact of business life. They’re not going away. And everybody hates them.

Biggest time wasters aren’t what you think (INFOGRAPHIC)

by September 19, 2012 Comments (0)

Trying to prevent employees’ from wasting time on the clock? New info says you may be tackling the wrong areas.

‘The Fool’s Errand’ – clever benefit fights burnout, boosts productivity

by March 21, 2012 3 Comments

Even if you offer generous vacation benefits, there’s always going to be that one person who refuses to take time off and burns out because of it. But not at this company. It’s created a clever way of preventing employees from burning the candle at both ends.

Say what? Company promises $50K to loyal employees

by November 16, 2011 17 Comments

A South Carolina firm’s promise to employees: Stay with the company five years and get a check for $50,000. And if you think that’s crazy, wait until you see what 25 years of service gets workers.

Office Wish List: Top 5 improvements workers want now

by October 18, 2011 Comments (1)

There’s no question benefits plans drastically impact how workers feel about their employers as a whole. But what do workers feel would improve the daily work environment.

Top 5 annoyances giving office workers the crazies

by October 4, 2011 4 Comments

Comprehensive research has uncovered the best thing you can do in the workplace to maintain your sanity: Lock up your lunch.

Telecommute: How many will accept a pay cut to do it?

by July 22, 2011 Comments (0)

A new survey shows employees are really willing to give up a lot for the privilege of being able to work from home.

Power naps = more productive workers, says professor

by July 22, 2011 Comments (0)

Now here’s some wellness advice we can really get behind: One researcher says employers should consider offering nap time.

The dangers of adding training to your repertoire

by July 11, 2011 Comments (0)

It’s common thinking: Employee development programs can improve retention and productivity. But that’s not necessarily the case, according to a new study.

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