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Does Having ‘Summer Fridays’ Boost Employee Productivity?
Does Having ‘Summer Fridays’ Boost Employee Productivity?
Does Having ‘Summer Fridays’ Boost Employee Productivity?
About 50 years ago, after ad agencies in New York discovered that Friday productivity during the sunny summer months was almost zero, many of them instituted “Summer Fridays” that would give employees long weekends. The idea soon caught on in other industries, but a new poll reveals that even people who can take Fridays off are often too overworked to do so.
KTDY Secretary Appreciation Banquet Kicks Off Administrative Professionals Week with a BANG! [PHOTOS]
KTDY Secretary Appreciation Banquet Kicks Off Administrative Professionals Week with a BANG! [PHOTOS]
KTDY Secretary Appreciation Banquet Kicks Off Administrative Professionals Week with a BANG! [PHOTOS]
Administrative Professionals Week got off to a roaring start at the 16th annual KTDY - Lofton Staffing Services Secretary Appreciation Banquet at the Petroleum Club. The night included ditty bags, pearl earrings and necklaces, bracelets, dinner and brunch gift certificates, televisions and more!
Why Are So Many Workers Suing Their Employers?
Why Are So Many Workers Suing Their Employers?
Why Are So Many Workers Suing Their Employers?
The recession resulted in nine million Americans getting pink slips from their employers, with the workers who remained often forced to pick up the slack by putting in longer hours for the same pay. Now some of those employees have filed suit demanding overtime wages to which they say they were entitled but never received.
It’s a Fact – Popping Bubble Wrap Reduces Stress
It’s a Fact – Popping Bubble Wrap Reduces Stress
It’s a Fact – Popping Bubble Wrap Reduces Stress
More than 75% of the people who took part in the new Bubble Wrap ‘Pop’ Poll reported their stress levels are up. Those responding said that they believe it would be easier to wipe out the National Debt than to erase all the stress from their lives...
Survey of the Day — Most Workers Are ‘Not Engaged’ in Their Job
Survey of the Day — Most Workers Are ‘Not Engaged’ in Their Job
Survey of the Day — Most Workers Are ‘Not Engaged’ in Their Job
71 percent of American workers are either “not engaged” or “actively disengaged” in their work. According to Gallup’s employee engagement index, which is based on workers’ responses to 12 workplace elements, 19 percent of the employed are actively disengaged in their work, 52 percent are not engaged, and only 29 percent feel engaged in their jobs.
Working In an Office Makes People Less Productive
Working In an Office Makes People Less Productive
Working In an Office Makes People Less Productive
The communal offices that were introduced during the ’50s to boast creativity and problem solving are actually reducing productivity, according to new research. Neuroscientist Dr. Jack Lewis conducted brain scans on office workers and found that those who work in spaces with few walls are plagued by intense bursts of distraction.

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