For many of us, being productive means spending more time working. It seems intuitive that the more time we spend on job tasks, the more we can get done. And not surprisingly, the popular literature ...

The modern workplace often celebrates uninterrupted work sessions and minimal downtime as hallmarks of productivity. However, neuroscience and performance research increasingly suggest this approach ...

MIAMI - If your workload is piling up, you may opt to tackle it all without taking any breaks, in order to manage it quicker. But a new study suggests that heavy workloads that discourage employees ...

You may not realize the importance of taking short mental health breaks during your work day. These breaks can improve mood, increase productivity, boost creativity — and even facilitate better job ...

The year 1843 was a tremendous one for humanity. The Economist was founded. Almost as importantly, the modern weekend started to take shape. A campaign was launched in Manchester to give industrial ...

I have always been obsessed with efficiency. If I am cooking in the kitchen, I cook multiple dishes at the same time so that I save time chopping vegetables while waiting for my pasta to boil. If I am ...

In many work cultures, people assume the best employees work non-stop while sustaining good performance. Taking breaks during work hours is often seen as a waste of time (Lim, 2002). But is that ...

Do you find your coffee breaks at work lacking in spice? You’re not alone! According to an INRS study, 68% of workers are looking for a quick way to unwind between meetings. There’s nothing like a ...