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Worker productivity and motivation go hand in hand. When workers aren't motivated, they'll naturally feel less inclined to push themselves while on the job. This results in less work being done, along with lower quality work. But motivating workers to excess is actually easier than it sounds. According to a new study, pizza and praise the most effective forms of motivation in the workplace.Researchers at the Psychology and Behavioral Economics at the Fuqua School of Business found that worker …

The winter season is here, which means the temperatures will get cooler, the weather drier, and the days shorter. However, this time of year also poses a serious safety risk for drivers.Among the busiest travel days of the year are Christmas and New Year's Eve. According to the AAA, more than 90 million Americans travel during this time. It's not just the sheer traffic that makes winter travel dangerous; it's also the road conditions. With many cities blanketed in sheets of snow and ice, you'll …

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) has announced several new changes to the safety rule governing the use of cranes in the construction industry. More specifically, the proposed regulations focus on three elements, all of which are designed to improve the safety of cranes in the construction industry.Crane operators face many risks, some of which include struck-by, falls from elevated surface, electrocution, heat exhaustion and more. Each year, tens of thousands of workers …

The Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA) will extend the commenting period for its recently proposed rule governing recordkeeping, general industry, construction and maritime safety standards.It's not uncommon for OSHA to seek the public's opinion before implementing a new rule. The purpose of this is to acquire as much information about the potential implications of the rule before it's actually implemented. Will the proposed rule cost employers? Will it cause workers to lose th …

It's no secret that nuts are a delicious and nutritious snack. Whether it's peanuts, almonds, pistachios, walnuts, hazelnuts, etc., they are loaded in protein, fiber and healthy fats. Most people are well aware of this fact, but you might be surprised to learn just how beneficial they truly are.Recent research has shown that eating just a handful of nuts (about 20 grams) can cut your risk of developing many diseases, including heart disease. For the study, a consortium of researchers from the Im …