3 things you already have in your house that are good for your mental health
You can incorporate these science-backed activities into your evening routine tonight.
It's getting dark earlier now, as we head towards the crisp snap of November air. Days at work, as a result, can feel longer: You're leaving the office and it's already nearly nighttime. Those who suffer from seasonal affective disorder begin to experience the effects during the fall, according to the Mayo Clinic. And even if you don't have SAD, it's easy to feel overwhelmed and stressed this time of year, as we begin to think about the holidays ahead. Luckily, science shows us that there are things we can do right in our own homes to increase our happiness and well-being.
This virtual island isn’t a video game. It’s the offices of a $610 million company.
All of eXp Realty's 1,500 employees work remotely on a virtual island complete with meeting rooms, a soccer field and speedboats.
- The virtual island can host hundreds of visitors simultaneously and provides each person with customizable features.
- Visitors can select from various communication modes, including private meeting rooms.
- An increasing number of employees worldwide are working remotely, and most seem to enjoy doing so.
How to make time for exercise — even on your craziest days
A new study shows choosing to be active is a lot of work for our brains. Here are some ways to make it easier.
There's no shortage of science suggesting that exercise is good for your mental as well as your physical health — and yet for many of us, incorporating exercise into our daily routines remains a struggle. A new study, published in the journal Neuropsychologia, asks why. Shouldn't it be easier to take on a habit that is so good for us?
What happens when you learn how much your coworkers make?
New research shows that the answer is more subtle than you might think.
- The debate on whether to be transparent about our salaries has been going on for decades.
- New research shows that depending on whether we share our salaries vertically (from boss to employee) or horizontally (between equal peers), we can expect different effects in our productivity and motivation.
- Millennials are more likely to share salary information than previous generations. What effect will this have on the workplace?
90% of Americans would take a pay cut for a more meaningful job
Harvard Business Review recently published a report showing how Americans prioritize meaning in the workplace.
- The report reveals how Americans increasingly regard meaningfulness as a critical component of jobs.
- Employees who find their jobs meaningful seem to work harder and stay with organizations longer, the survey shows.
- The authors list several ways employers can cultivate meaning in the workplace.
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