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Tired at the Office? Take a Quick Break; Your Work Will Benefit

Mar. 16, 2021 — Recent research shows that people are more likely to take 'microbreaks' at work on days when they're tired - but that's not a bad thing. The researchers found microbreaks help tired employees engage ...

Benefits of Team Building Exercises Jeopardized If Not Truly Voluntary

Feb. 25, 2021 — Zoom dress up parties, tug-of-war, 'trust falls' and escape rooms - team building exercises have become the go-to tool for managers trying to increase team rapport and productivity, but unfortunately ...

How Could Rising Sea Level Impact the National Flood Insurance Program?

Feb. 25, 2021 — Insurance policy premiums from the National Flood Insurance Program (NFIP) allow policyholders to maintain a lower, grandfathered rate even when the risk escalates. But as coastal flooding increases ...

Study of Auto Recalls Shows Carmakers Delay Announcements Until They 'Hide in the Herd'

Feb. 22, 2021 — Automotive recalls are occurring at record levels, but seem to be announced after inexplicable delays. A research study of 48 years of auto recalls ...

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Body Mass Index, Age Can Affect Your Risk for Neck Pain

Apr. 20, 2021 — With roughly 80% of jobs being sedentary, often requiring several hours of sitting stooped in front of a computer screen, neck pain is a growing occupational hazard. Smartphones and other devices ...

People May Trust Computers More Than Humans

Apr. 13, 2021 — Despite increasing concern over the intrusion of algorithms in daily life, people may be more willing to trust a computer program than their fellow humans, especially if a task becomes too ...

The Truth About Doublespeak: Is It Lying or Just Being Persuasive?

Apr. 8, 2021 — Doublespeak, or the use of euphemisms to sway opinion, lets leaders avoid the reputational costs of lying while still bringing people around to their way of thinking, a new study has ...

Masks, Ventilation Stop COVID Spread Better Than Social Distancing, Study Shows

Apr. 5, 2021 — A new study suggests that masks and a good ventilation system are more important than social distancing for reducing the airborne spread of COVID-19 ...

Its Curvature Foreshadows the Next Financial Bubble

Mar. 22, 2021 — A new paper sheds light on the higher-order architecture of financial systems and allow analysts to identify systemic risks like market bubbles or ...

Leaders Take Note: Feeling Powerful Can Have a Hidden Toll

Mar. 16, 2021 — Feeling psychologically powerful makes leaders feel that their job is more demanding, which can be both beneficial and ...

Someone to Watch Over AI and Keep It Honest And It's Not the Public!

Mar. 8, 2021 — The public doesn't need to know how Artificial Intelligence works to trust it. They just need to know that someone with the necessary skillset is examining AI and has the authority to mete out ...

Recommended for You: Role, Impact of Tools Behind Automated Product Picks Explored

Mar. 4, 2021 — Researchers examined the role and economic impacts of recommender systems, and how they affect consumers' ...

Exposure to Diverse Career Paths Can Help Fill Labor Market 'Skills Gap'

Feb. 26, 2021 — When Patrick Rottinghaus began college, he had no idea what he wanted to do with his career. He started out as an "Open" major while he explored possibilities. Today, he is helping young people eager ...

Environmental Policies Not Always Bad for Business, Study Finds

Feb. 22, 2021 — Critics claim environmental regulations hurt productivity and profits, but the reality is more nuanced, according to an analysis of environmental policies in China by a pair of ...