Too Many Rules at Work Ruins Productivity
In-house policies, sign-offs, and internal metrics are ruining productivity. Bring back flexibility! Flickr.
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Why Being Turned Down for a Job Increases the Likelihood of Being Turned Down for Another
You know all about bandwagons. Whether it’s a sports team, hit single, or local restaurant, when a few people want it, everyone starts to want it. The reverse is true too; a few people loudly hate blended Scotch, and suddenly only chumps drink it—and hey, you aren’t a chump, right? … Read More
How to Spot a Lie
Poor Mr. Pink. If only he could recognize the language of a liar (using third person pronouns, running at the mouth, and lots of profanity), maybe he wouldn’t have trusted Mr. White. Then again, all of the reservoir dogs did that. These are the signs of a liar, according to new research … Read More
Lift Top Standing Desk
Two truths: one, standing desk are healthier for you in the long run, and two, they’re frequently expensive pains in the ass. They don’t have to be, though. Check out the Lift Top standing desk ($175 on Kickstarter). It’s a very simple sit-stand solution and is fully adjustable. All the … Read More
Smart People Buy Generic
Nine times out of ten, doctors, nurses, and pharmacists buy generic aspirin instead of the Aspirin with a capital A produced by Bayer. In other words, smart people buy generic stuff instead of brand-name stuff, according to a paper published by the National Bureau of Economic Research. Based in the … Read More
