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New Study Says Women Make Better Business Leaders Than Men

Jon Prell — Tue, 02 Apr 2013 01:00:23 +0000

I can just hear some of my male counterparts screaming as they read this, but there really is something to this. Women have not enjoyed equality in the workplace, especially in leadership positions for decades. A new study says that women are more effective workplace leaders than men and they back it up with numbers.

Should McDonald's Stay Open on Christmas Day?

Jon Prell — Fri, 21 Dec 2012 03:00:13 +0000

Like many businesses, McDonald’s for the most part stays closed on Christmas Day. Some restaurants will open Christmas, like Denny’s for example, who will open at 8 am at their Tri-State locations. It was reported today, however, that McDonald’s USA COO Jim Johannesen is encouraging franchises to stay open this year on Christmas Day. According [...]

Need a Boost of Creativity? Take a Power Nap

Donald Deane — Fri, 19 Oct 2012 19:48:01 +0000

We all run out of steam from time to time at work. Usually we just fight through it with a third cup of coffee, but there may be a better idea: Researchers at Georgetown University Medical Center recently discovered that short naps may improve the function of the right brain.

New Survey Reveals Employees Can't Help But Check In with Work While on Vacation

Mike Adams — Mon, 30 Jul 2012 18:15:53 +0000

While a break away from the daily grind should be all about kicking back and relaxing, a new survey suggests that most hardworking Americans do not seem to understand the concept of a vacation. In fact, nearly 60 percent of working class citizens reported that they are not relieved from work stress while they are [...]