by Admin | Mar 9, 2017 | Advice
The researchers behind a study from the International Institute for Applied Systems Analysis have made some interesting points about global trade and its resilience to economic shocks, and they did so by taking inspiration from ecosystems. While the study itself is...
by Admin | Feb 10, 2017 | Advice
Part the complexity of marketing comes from the fact that multiple small factors can dramatically influence consumer behavior. In fact, a recent study from the University of Kansas shows that something as seemingly irrelevant as the size of someone’s smile can...
by Admin | Jan 2, 2017 | Advice, Companies
Open office plans are all the rage these days, based on the perception that they help to facilitate conversation and coordination. However, they can actually be pretty distracting. This is because in an open layout, it’s easier for people to be distracted by...
by Admin | Nov 30, 2016 | News
Every business wants employees who can solve problems, and there has been an increased push in recent years for employees who can creatively solve problems. The trouble is that although a growing number of positions list “creativity” and “curiosity” as desired traits,...
by Admin | Oct 24, 2016 | Advice
Workplace incivility is a big, and costly, problem. Although it is less detrimental than harassment or bullying, it still has major effects on productivity and employee morale. Incivility refers to sarcasm, put-downs, and other acts of rudeness that make the work...