It’s not just during the holidays; your workplace is likely to be deluged with diet dilemmas on an almost daily basis. The list can seem endless: snacks sent by vendors, candies on the receptionist’s desk, homemade muffins and other treats in the break room, high-calorie luncheons. It’s hard enough to stick with healthy choices at [...]
Everyone who has ever held a job has, at some point, felt the pressure of work-related stress. Any job can have stressful elements, even if you love what you do. In the short-term, you may experience pressure to meet a deadline or to fulfill a challenging obligation. But when work stress becomes chronic, it can [...]
Today, about 68 percent of U.S. adults are overweight or obese. This number has grown a lot in recent years. A new study may help explain why. Researchers found that we burn about 100 fewer calories at work every day than people did 50 years ago. The reason is simple. Since the 1960s, not many [...]
It's Monday morning. Your desk is cluttered, your to-do list is two pages long and you have 25 new voice-mail messages. Maximizing your efficiency with proven productivity skills can help you clear the decks and get on with your work. Experts say that do-it-now' work habits are the key to becoming more productive and efficient. [...]
Desk jockeys should make a point to stand up for at least two hours during the workday in order to avoid the negative health consequences linked to too much sitting, new research suggests. Gradually break up periods of prolonged sitting until you're on your feet four hours a day, advises a panel of international experts. [...]
Here’s a holiday gift you don’t need: a few extra pounds. Fortunately, you can take steps to enjoy the season’s special occasions while maintaining a balanced, healthy diet—and your weight. To assess how much you know about holiday weight gain, decide if the following statements are true or false, then check your answers. Many Americans [...]
Getting along with everyone at work creates a cooperative, cheerful atmosphere that can help you and your company succeed. If you’re like most people, you tend to be comfortable and work well with people who have jobs similar to yours, but find it a bit more difficult to relate to people in other positions with [...]
Having trouble concentrating on important tasks at work because of frequent interruptions? If so, knowing how to control and avoid them can increase your productivity. Here is a quiz to help you assess your knowledge of how to deal with interruptions. 1. It's efficient to check your e-mail every time you get a message. A. [...]
You may find bullying on the playground or in your child’s classroom. But what about in your office? About one in four American workers have been bullied on the job. Many others have witnessed this abusive behavior. Bullying can affect more than job performance. It can take a toll on your health. Spotting workplace bullying [...]
Rudeness in the workplace isn’t just unpleasant: It’s also contagious. Encountering rude behavior at work makes people more likely to perceive rudeness in later interactions, a University of Florida study shows. That perception makes them more likely to be impolite in return, spreading rudeness like a virus. “When you experience rudeness, it makes rudeness more [...]