Whether in the news, online, or in popular media, we have probably all heard of ways of enhancing our cognitive abilities through nootropics, also called “smart drugs”. But there has been some controversy concerning the moral, ethical, and health implications of their...
Whether it is an extra cup of coffee, a shot of wheatgrass juice, or even the latest doping scandal, it seems that there are a lot of people trying to get ahead using substances. As technology advances and biomedical research improves there are more and more...
How many times have you checked your email today? How fast do you check your email and respond when you get a notification? Most employees use up 23% of their days just on email, sending and receiving, on average, 112 emails per day. The trouble with email Looking at...
Effective management is an important aspect of any business. But being an effective manager can be a struggle for those who are new. Being new may mean transitioning from the role of employee to the role of manager or it could mean transitioning from one company to...
Most of us can probably agree that we like to feel appreciated. We feel good when friends, family members, significant others, employers, or even strangers recognize our accomplishments. Research shows that it can be better to express gratitude than to receive...
If you are like the majority of people in the United States, you own a pet. And most likely that pet is a cat or a dog. Your life probably looks something like this: You get up in the morning, go through your routine, and leave for work. Your pet stays at home and...
It’s that time of year again. Whether you like to soak up some sun at the beach, take in some culture in a new city, speed down the slopes at a ski resort, or just enjoy a quiet staycation, when is the last time you were on holiday or vacation? If you are like most...
A fact of running an organization is that employees leave and new ones need to be hired. Sometimes employees leave because they have a change in lifestyle, while other times they leave because they are not happy. To find out why, don’t wait to talk to an employee when...
147% better performance compared to others. 25-65% less turnover. 37% fewer absences. According to a recent Gallup poll, those are just a few of the benefits of excellent employee engagement. But while the benefits are clear, less than 50% of executives know how to...
It is an awful thing when an excellent employee leaves. In some companies, there is an attitude of apathy or contempt when this happens. Those companies are not only leaving a negative impression but also doing themselves a disservice. An exit interview should be a...
