#Workplace

Joseph Shavit

May 8, 2022

Remote work doesn’t negatively affect productivity, study suggests

Researchers found that employee and company resiliency may be enhanced through the opportunity for employees to work remotely.

Joseph Shavit

Mar 30, 2022

Office lights can destroy coronaviruses and HIV

The same light fixtures utilizing UV-LED lights used in offices and public spaces can destroy coronaviruses and HIV according to a new study

Joseph Shavit

Dec 6, 2021

How you speak up at work can affect whether you’re picked for a team

New research shows another, more subtle and often overlooked form of speaking up has a big effect on the way work gets done.

Joshua Shavit

Sep 2, 2021

Study shows the importance of getting into the right mindset for work

Getting into the right mindset for work can set the tone for the rest of your day, and it's an especially beneficial practice for managers

Joshua Shavit

Aug 24, 2021

Mentally stimulating jobs linked to lower risk of dementia in old age

People with mentally stimulating jobs have a lower risk of dementia in old age than those with non-stimulating jobs, finds a study.

Joseph Shavit

Aug 21, 2021

Humans vs. automation: Service center agents can outperform technology, study shows

The solution may not be human versus machine, according to new research, but an approach that combines both.

Joseph Shavit

Aug 20, 2021

Use your team’s emotions to boost creativity

If you’re putting together a team for a project, you might be inclined to pick people with cheerful, optimistic dispositions but maybe not.

Joshua Shavit

Aug 7, 2021

Unhappy with your career? New AI tool can help you change that!

Researchers have developed a machine learning-based method that can identify and recommend jobs with similar underlying skill sets to you

Joseph Shavit

Apr 7, 2021

Study finds late night snacks may hurt your workplace performance

A recent study finds that unhealthy eating behaviors at night can make people less helpful and more withdrawn the next day at work.

Joseph Shavit

Jul 11, 2020

Far-UVC Light Safely Kills Airborne Coronaviruses

[July 11, 2020: Columbia University Irving Medical Center] More than 99.9% of seasonal coronaviruses present in airborne droplets were...