Exposure to Art Inspires Creativity at the Office
Reflecting on a painting or poem can inspire innovative solutions to business-related problems.
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The Economics of the Office: Why Do We Still Commute?
The personal computer was supposed to kill the office and liberate us from hellish commutes to the city. But the average American commute has only increased since then. Could virtual reality finally change that?
Why the Future of Work Is at Home
Even a cursory look at the social, environmental, and economic impacts of working from home indicates that even more people could and should be.
In Defense of My Messy Desk
Researchers from the Netherlands report a disordered environment can inspire people to set, and achieve, goals.
The Future of Work: The Water Cooler and the Fridge
The latest entry in a special project in which business and labor leaders, social scientists, technology visionaries, activists, and journalists weigh in on the most consequential changes in the workplace.
To Retain Important Information, Don’t Fear to Tread
A new study finds people do better on a memory test after working at a treadmill desk.
The Secret History of Life-Hacking
How the cult of self-optimization was born on the factory floor—with a manager's stopwatch in hand.
Taking Care of (Personal) Business at Work
Results of a new survey find that more people are running errands and shopping during the 9-to-5—and some managers are just fine with that.
Avoid Burnout: Make Your Cubicle Your Own
New research suggests there are mental health benefits from personalizing your workspace—particularly if you don’t have a private office.
The Weight-Loss Incentive That Works Better Than Cash
A little intra-office competition can go a long way.