November 26, 2012 by Shannon
November 26th 2012 “How do you keep your employees motivated? How do you show them that their work is valued? Many small business owners use bonuses or raises, and while everyone loves a little extra cash, motivating your team with money may not be as effective as you think. When used poorly, monetary rewards...
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November 14, 2012 by Shannon
November 14th 2012. They call it gamification. The idea is to take familiar aspects of electronic games and apply them to customer support software and other applications used in the business world. This often involves awarding points for tasks and some sort of system for turning those points into other rewards, like a “badge” attached...
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November 12, 2012 by Shannon
November 12th 2012. “Richard Ryan, a professor of psychology at the University of Rochester in New York, studies human motivation and how it affects psychological well-being,” says The Wall Street Journal. “His work has shown that people who pursue extrinsic goals, such as money, image and fame, are less happy than those who focus on...
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November 5, 2012 by Shannon
November 5th 2012. “Nature is fuel for the soul,” said Richard Ryan, author and professor of psychology at the University of Rochester. “Nature is something within which we flourish, so having it be more a part of our lives is critical, especially when we live and work in built environments.” Read more...
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October 19, 2012 by Shannon
October 19th 2012. Originally published at: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kxsJT6XwNy0
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October 18, 2012 by Shannon
October 18th 2012. :Whether you pursue an activity for its own sake or because external forces compel you, psychologists Edward L. Deci and Richard M. Ryan of the University of Rochester argue that you gain motivation when you feel in charge. In evaluations of students, athletes and employees, the researchers have found that the...
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August 15, 2012 by Shannon
August 15 2012. Get off the grid and into the wild on an overnight backpacking trip. Backpackers are likely to experience the wilderness much more intimately than other types of travelers — and reap the benefits of physical exercise and mental refreshment at the same time. “A variety of studies show that even relatively brief...
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August 12, 2012 by Shannon
August 13th 2012. By TEDx Talks
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July 3, 2012 by Shannon
July 3rd 2012. As people come out at younger and younger ages, experts say they are more likely to enter the workforce out of the closet and less likely to go back in for professional appearances – which will create a more inclusive work environment for employees of all ages. “Over a 20-year span...
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