We all know that we should drink more water, but did you know that just a 2% drop in hydration levels can lead to difficulty focusing on the computer screen, short term memory problems and difficulty completing basic tasks? Hiring that water cooler could be the best move your workplace makes – and, you’ll have […]
WEDNESDAY WORKFACT: 10 Employee Engagement Statistics of 2018
{from psi select International for Human Resources Today online} Organizations regularly target high levels of employee engagement. Among other positive outcomes, high levels of employee engagement can translate into higher productivity, lower turnover, fewer safety incidents, lower absenteeism, higher profitability, and better customer ratings. The following 2018 statistics point out an alarmingly low rate of […]
WORKFACT WEDNESDAY: The Science Behind Today’s Career Advice
{by Lily Herman, excerpted from the muse online} There’s a lot of career advice out there, so you may be wondering: Is all of this stuff just anecdotal, or is there some cold, hard, Bill Nye-approved science out there to back any of this up? Actually, there is! Click on the following links to learn […]
WORKFACT WEDNESDAY: Did You Know These Unique Facts About Productivity?
{excerpted from Proof Hub on Linkedin.com} 1. Tuesday is the most productive day of the week. 2. Happy employees are 12% more productive than others. 3. Listening to music while working helps people get things done faster. 4. Multitasking leads to as much as a 40% drop in productivity, increased stress, and a 10% drop […]
WEDNESDAY WORKFACTS: Business Openings & Closings / Job Gains & Losses
Gross Openings and Closings In the fourth quarter of 2017, the number of establishment openings increased by 4,000, to a total of 244,000 establishments. These new establishments accounted for 849,000 jobs, an increase of 12,000 jobs from the previous quarter. Data for establishment closings are available through the first quarter of 2017, when 660,000 jobs […]
WEDNESDAY WORKFACT: 8 Scientific Facts That Will Completely Change How You Work
{from The Muse online} There’s a lot of career advice out there, so you may be wondering: Is all of this stuff just anecdotal, or is there some cold, hard, Bill Nye-approved science out there to back any of this up? Lucky for you, we’ve scoured the internet for scientific facts about the workplace that […]
WEDNESDAY WORKFACTS: Workplaces Around the World
France: Standard working hours are 35 hours per week (reduced from 39 hours in 2000). French citizens are entitled to five weeks annual leave a year; a survey data found Australians take half the amount of annual leave than the French 16.5 compared to 34.5 days a year. French now work 24% less than in […]
WEDNESDAY WORKFACT: 5 Facts About Working in Tech
{excerpted from an article on Transparent Career.com} Tech has exploded in popularity in recent years. From the incredible work spaces to the awesome perks, everyone wants to work in tech. Is it all that it’s cracked up to be though? How much money can you realistically expect to make, and what are the work environments […]
WORKFACT WEDNESDAY: 8 Truths About Workplace Productivity That Change Everything
{by Steven Lerner, aplus.com} If you’re reading this article during work, then you are probably contributing to your job’s workplace productivity deficiency. It is estimated that U.S. employers lose $1.8 trillion annually due to productivity issues. But recognizing, and making seemingly small changes such as the following can add up to major time savers. […]
WORKFACT WEDNESDAY: “The Office”
{From an article by Jennifer M. Wood, a senior editor at Mental Floss online} If your only experience with The Office is via NBC’s long-running American adaptation of the BBC series, you’re missing out. While the original series, which was created by Ricky Gervais and Stephen Merchant, falls firmly into the comedy genre, it’s […]