New Ways of Working

18/11/2016

"When it comes to culture, show not tell."

"Don't just throw those values up on a Demonstrate your values in how you live, work, and interact with each other. Show not tell.” — Jenna Cushner, Airbnb

07/11/2016

How hormones influence our emotions.

FP Edit (sorry not sorry): Wow this blew up whilst I was at work. Which is ironic because 4 people were made redundant, so I've felt all of these emotions today in this order. Thanks for the fake points, now I need a drink. Absinthe/serotonin whatever.

31/10/2016

As part of a Science of a Meaningful Life series, Robert Sapolsky explains why the stress response, which evolved for short-term physical crises, can become a long-term, chronic problem for human beings.

Robert M. Sapolsky, Ph.D., is the John A. and Cynthia Fry Gunn Professor of Biological Sciences and a professor of neurology and neurological sciences at Sta...

26/10/2016

“Chance favors the prepared mind.” -Louis Pasteur

25/10/2016

It’s that time of year again when cold and flu is making it’s way though offices. Instead of going into work sick, it is much better for you (and your fellow co-workers) that you stay home and rest.

Keep calm and carry on working? Forget it. Bring back the sick bed – we need to relearn how to be ill, says the author of a new book on how to be a better patient

20/10/2016

18/10/2016

The mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell. :)

Have you ever wondered what happens to the human body when it's happy? This is the science behind happiness! What makes you happy? Let us know in the comment...

17/10/2016

Remember that:

"No one can make you feel inferior without your consent." - Eleanor Roosevelt

(Lettering by LeAnne Marie Kolpin)

14/10/2016

"Scientifically, happiness can be a choice. But it's a choice that we can influence through our organizations. And when we do so, it becomes the greatest competitive advantage in the modern economy."

Happiness and positive psychology expert Shawn Achor talked about his research of (mostly unhappy) Harvard students. Achor’s research indicates that only ten...

13/10/2016

Laughter is the best medicine.

It's true—you can laugh your way to better health, more friends, and a happier relationship.

12/10/2016

Stress is a part of daily life. Find out how you can make it work for you.

Anxiety and stress are unpleasant but powerful motivation to to take action and solve problems.