Since 2000, according to numerous national surveys, less than one-third of workers in the United States are engaged in their work as measured by their involvement, enthusiasm, and commitment to their work. If you simply reflect on your most recent encounter as a consumer at your local retail store, restaurant, or government agency, your own experience will more than likely validate the reality of these startling statistics.

Women add more than 2 hours of daily work, men only 40 minutes.

Punishments may guide behavior more effectively than rewards.

Four Ways to Motivate Employees

When HR professionals talk about rewards and recognition in the workplace, it’s easy to hit the default button that leads directly to bonuses or  “attaboys.” After all, every employee appreciates a nice check or a public pat on the back for a job well done, right? Incentivizing workers this way definitely has a long-standing place in generating goodwill and improving morale with employees.

Rising up the corporate ladder with kids in tow marks women for an extra helping of gender discrimination, new research finds.

A start-up lab has entrepreneurial requirements that must be met in order for it to successfully develop into a full-fledged business

The chemical fume hood is probably the single most-used piece of equipment in research laboratories. Often, the chemical hood is shared by lab personnel, and occasionally it’s shared between labs.

The classic stereotype of the extroverted salesperson misses an important concept

When the workforce consisted mainly of baby boomers, organizations were able to get away with a broad, blanket approach to workforce management.