If that headline made no sense to you, here’s the gist: Researchers have found that the most stressful time of the week comes not on dreaded Monday, but Tuesday morning at 11:45. Mondays are usually spent catching up on gossip and getting one’s brain in gear, so Tuesday is the start of the stress, the research has found. Workloads and stress levels are usually highest on Tuesday. Read more… continue reading...
MUSCATINE, Iowa, Aug. 21 /PRNewswire/ — Walk into many offices these days and you’ll likely find three or even four generations working side by side — each having its own outlook and needs. But each group has different expectations for the workplace: what they want from employers, how they want to structure their days and even the kinds of furnishings and amenities they prefer.
For instance, the work styles of many baby boomers (and especially the generation preceding them, born before 1945, but are still working), differ from Gen Y. How people studied in college or even high school tends to stay with them as a worker. Some Boomers prefer quiet areas such as in a private office that convey their rise through the organizational ranks. Younger Gen Y workers prefer collaborative areas that allow them to use their social networking skills and provide flexibility when and where they work. continue reading...
