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

Why so many jobs are boring

A recent study found large gaps between people’s career interests and US job demands.

Michigan State • futurity
May 10, 2024 ~4 min


Working odd hours can take a serious toll on health by age 50

People who work a job with nonstandard hours are more likely to report sleep issues, poor health, and depression symptoms by age 50.

Robert Polner-NYU • futurity
April 11, 2024 ~6 min

Employees get better feedback when senior staff are in the same office

Senior workers are more likely to provide coaching and on-the-job training to junior staff when it's in their own best interest, researchers say.

Matt Shipman-NC State • futurity
April 9, 2024 ~5 min

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