Narcissistic bosses impede flow of knowledge

New findings show how knowledge-sharing can suffer under the reign of a narcissistic boss.

U. Washington • futurity
June 14, 2022 ~6 min

Fair schedules for workers can boost business

Responsible scheduling, including more predictable shifts, increased sales at Gap retail stores, research finds.

U. Oregon • futurity
June 3, 2022 ~8 min


Wristband tracks firefighters’ chemical exposure

Cheap silicone wristbands can track firefighters' exposure to cancer-causing chemicals, such as PFAS, phthalates, and flame retardants.

Tim Lucas-Duke • futurity
May 25, 2022 ~5 min

Remote work may actually be good for business

Working remotely doesn't negatively affect productivity. It may actually even enhance both employee and company resiliency, a new study finds.

Texas A&M University • futurity
May 9, 2022 ~5 min

Formula pins down what gets people in the ‘flow’

Can you get yourself into a creative and productive "flow" intentionally? Researchers say it is possible and have created a formula to explain it.

Bill Hathaway-Yale • futurity
April 26, 2022 ~5 min

Are you tired of your job or is it actually burnout?

What are the signs of burnout at work and what can you do about it? An expert explains what to look for in yourself and others.

Boston University • futurity
April 20, 2022 ~12 min

Paid family leave is good for moms and baby brains

Nearly 80% of US workers don't receive paid family leave, leaving them having to choose between earning a paycheck or bonding with their newborns.

Jade McClain-NYU • futurity
April 19, 2022 ~7 min

Job seekers will sacrifice money for diversity at work

A significant number of job applicants will sacrifice salary to work somewhere with greater diversity, research finds.

Stanford • futurity
April 7, 2022 ~9 min


Gender bias makes humor at work tricky

Gender and status can each affect how well humor goes over at work, research finds.

Pate McCuien-U. Missouri • futurity
March 18, 2022 ~4 min

Why some union nurses cite tensions with feminism

Interviews with union nurses at the end of their careers reveal some surprising tensions with feminism.

Julie Sloane-Penn • futurity
March 17, 2022 ~8 min

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