Standing desks may cut pain and boost productivity

A study finds that alternate workstation options, such as standing and sit-stand desks, can be a win-win for employees and employers.

Texas A&M University • futurity
July 29, 2024 ~6 min

Women in ‘care work’ make less money if they have kids

"Wages for women without children were more than 12% higher than wages for mothers, once all factors were accounted for."

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
July 23, 2024 ~5 min


Science-backed tips to get out of feeling stuck

Feeling stuck? On this podcast, a scholar shares research on the tools to help overcome difficulties—from a job to a relationship.

U. Chicago • futurity
June 27, 2024 ~2 min

Exercise can ease burnout and boost morale at work

“The findings illuminate the positive impact of physical activity on workplace outlook and personal satisfaction."

Laura Bailey-Michigan • futurity
June 24, 2024 ~6 min

After being rude, guilt can make you work harder

"Guilt is this complex phenomenon. It's burdensome, but it can also help us recover by reducing incivility and engaging more at work."

U. Florida • futurity
June 10, 2024 ~4 min

ChatGPT may give bad workplace advice to people with autism

Some people with autism prefer workplace advice that comes from ChatGPT more than a person. But how good is the advice? New research digs in.

Byron Spice-Carnegie Mellon • futurity
June 10, 2024 ~8 min

‘Wage insurance’ can bridge gaps for displaced workers

Wage insurance shows significant promise in mitigating the adverse effects of job loss, in ways traditional unemployment insurance cannot.

Carnegie Mellon • futurity
June 5, 2024 ~6 min

‘Stress bragging’ at work can backfire

Bragging at work about how stressed you are may can not only make you seem less competent and likeable, it can also burn out your coworkers.

Merritt Melancon-U. Georgia • futurity
May 24, 2024 ~5 min


‘Robot-phobia’ takes a toll on food and hotel workers

Using more robots to close labor gaps in the hospitality industry may backfire and cause more human workers to quit, researchers report.

Sara Zaske-Washington State • futurity
May 20, 2024 ~5 min

Night shift work can raise your risk of diabetes and obesity

“When internal rhythms are dysregulated, you have this enduring stress in your system that we believe has long-term health consequences.”

Judith Van Dongen-Washington State • futurity
May 13, 2024 ~5 min

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