07-Apr-2021

Burnout is a growing global phenomenon that becomes emphasised in knowledge work. The pandemic and rapid transition to remote work have further increased stress levels. VTT leads the international Mad@Work project, which examines the possibilities of using artificial intelligence for early ...

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Popular video chat platforms have design flaws that exhaust the human mind and body

10-Mar-2021

Even as more people are logging onto popular video chat platforms to connect with colleagues, family and friends during the COVID-19 pandemic, Stanford researchers have a warning for you: Those video calls are likely tiring you out. Prompted by the recent boom in videoconferencing, communication ...

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26-Jan-2021

This week, Delivery Hero was certified as one of the best places to work in Germany in 2021. This award was granted by the “Best Places to Work” International Certification Programand is based on a thorough employee survey. It has always been our goal to build an inclusive company where our ...

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Interest More Important for Job Performance and Career Choice

25-Nov-2020

Most people closing in on a high school or college degree, and even those casting their career fates without a diploma, at some point take an interest assessment to help determine how their interests relate to different jobs. According to the U.S. Department of Labor, The Occupational Information ...

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Scholarships and Leadership Program for US Hispanic Students and Economic Relief Grants to Small Business Owners

02-Sep-2020

In honor of Hispanic Heritage Month, for the second consecutive year, Cargill andRumba Meats, its food brand focused on celebrating family and keeping Latino traditions alive, is partnering with theUnited States Hispanic Leadership Institute (USHLI) to award 25 scholarships of $1,000 for ...

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For some workers, the level of job insecurity increases as the contract get closer to expiring

10-Jun-2020

New Curtin University research has found workers who proactively pursue career goals are less likely to suffer a sense of job insecurity when faced with employment uncertainty, as many are now due to the COVID-19 pandemic. The research, published in the Journal of Occupational Health Psychology, ...

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It takes a different kind of concentration

03-Jun-2020

After a long day of online meetings and classes, many people feel tired and exhausted. And with good reason because, when online, we are deprived of the many impressions and signals that help us to better understand what is being said. In record time, the University of Copenhagen converted ...

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24-Mar-2020

PepsiCo, Inc. today announced it will provide enhanced benefits to all U.S.-based employees and additional compensation to U.S. frontline employees – the women and men who make, move and sell products – amidst the novel coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic. The additional compensation covers more than ...

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05-Feb-2020

«First prize is a Cadillac Eldorado, second prize a set of steak knives, third prize you’re fired». What Alec Baldwin introduces in a famous Glengarry Glen Ross scene is a particularly crude form of performance ranking and what follows in the movie is a story of cheating, betrayal, and infighting ...

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16-Oct-2019

Nestlé and one of its employees have today been recognized by the World Business Council for Sustainable Development (WBCSD) for advancing gender balance in the workplace. This underscores the work Nestlé has been doing to empower women across its value chain and provide equal opportunities for ...

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