News tagged with work
Employees who are engaged in their work have happier home life
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Aug 24, 2009 |
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A Kansas State University study shows that invigorated and dedicated employees carry over their positive work experiences for a happier home life.
How schools, parents can work together for successful kids
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Aug 18, 2009 |
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It is widely understood that, ideally, schools and parents should work together to ensure that children can succeed as students and citizens. But what is the right balance? And how much do teachers want parents involved in ...
US-born Asian-American women more likely to think about, attempt suicide
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Aug 17, 2009 |
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Although Asian-Americans as a group have lower rates of thinking about and attempting suicide than the national average, U.S.-born Asian-American women seem to be particularly at risk for suicidal behavior, according to new ...
Coordination needed to support green-fingered youths
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Aug 13, 2009 |
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The project, which was funded by the Economic and Social Research Council (ESRC), found that many young volunteers travelled long distances from cities to short-term projects in rural areas and felt they were being punished ...
Temp work strains employee mental health
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Aug 10, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Workers hired for temporary, contract, casual or fixed-term positions are at risk for increased mental health problems, according to research to be presented at the annual meeting of the American Sociological ...
Today's parents 'not to blame' for teenage problem behaviour
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Jul 31, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- Poor parenting is not the reason for an increase in problem behaviour amongst teenagers, according to research led by Oxford University.
One in ten 16 year olds have self-harmed
Jul 30, 2009 |
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One in ten 16 year olds in Northern Ireland have self-harmed in the past year, according to new research by ARK at Queen’s University and the University of Ulster.
A combination of education methods could be the key for some students aiming for higher education
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Jul 24, 2009 |
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Dr Geoff Hayward from Oxford University funded by the Economic and Social Research Council, who led the research points out, a high proportion of those with combined academic and vocational qualifications gained their qualifications ...
EMC net falls 43 pct, still tops Street views
Jul 23, 2009 |
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(AP) -- Fresh off a successful bid for a major acquisition, EMC Corp. said Thursday that its second-quarter profit plunged 43 percent as companies remained hesitant to spend money on technology.
Liberal? Conservative? Stanford study says mental nudge can make voters flip-flop
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Jul 02, 2009 |
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(PhysOrg.com) -- No doubt you’ve worked hard for your success. But chances are you’ve also had some help and lucky breaks along the way.
Employee involvement programs key to workplace diversity
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Jun 24, 2009 |
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A new study by a University of Arizona professor shows employee involvement programs that executives adopt to increase efficiency also end up improving their record on diversity.
Time spent on meaningful pursuits may cut risk of physician burnout
May 25, 2009 |
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Faculty physicians at academic medical centers may be less likely to experience burnout if they spend at least one day per week on the aspect of their work that is most meaningful to them, according to a report in the May ...
Classroom computers boost face-to-face learning
May 22, 2009 |
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Computers have been used for years to facilitate learning at a distance. A new European research programme shows that computers can also enhance collaborative, face-to-face learning and problem solving.
Limiting work hours of medical residents could cost $1.6 billion annually, study finds
May 21, 2009 |
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New recommendations to limit the work hours of medical residents could cost the nation's teaching hospitals about $1.6 billion annually to hire substitute workers, according to a new report from the RAND Corporation and UCLA.
Employers discriminate against applicants with non-English names, study suggests
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May 20, 2009 |
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A new University of British Columbia study finds that job applicants with English names have a greater chance of getting interviews than those with Chinese, Indian or Pakistani names.
