Posts Tagged ‘survey’

Other side of anti-social

Pro-social video games may make children kinder. Some video games can make children kinder and more likely to help – not hurt – other people. That’s the conclusion of new research ... more for subscribers only! Please Login to continue reading or Register to get full acces to the magazine for...
September 4th, 2009 | 01 (4) 2009 / html, Living | Read More

Email and search #1

But teens play games, ply social networks. Despite the huge growth in new applications such as Internet video and social networking, most consumers indicate the main reason for accessing the Internet is to use email and gather information, according to a survey by Gartner Inc. ... more for subscribers...
September 4th, 2009 | 01 (4) 2009 / html, Living | Read More

New president must fix the U.S. education gap

Fortune 1000 Executives. More than half give pre-college system a failing grade and are experiencing a shortage in STEM (science, technology, engineering and mathematics) talent. Two-thirds are concerned other countries’ increased access to STEM talent is impacting competitiveness. Just before the...
September 2nd, 2009 | 01 (4) 2009 / html, FREE articles, Learning | Read More

Cash isn’t enough!

Rewards boost productivity, profitability, morale. By John Schaefer. When surveyed, employees consistently will ask for cash, but research shows that it is the least effective form of recognition. How come? Steve is a loyal employee who enjoys his work, is productive and reliable – the model employee. He...
August 17th, 2009 | 01 (4) 2009 / html, FREE articles, Working | Read More

Housework reduces salaries of women, some men

New research by Vanderbilt professor of law and economics Joni Hersch found that housework not only reduces the salaries of women, but also affects some men’s wages. She also found that women’s salaries are negatively impacted by housework, regardless of profession. ... more for subscribers only!...
July 13th, 2009 | Choosing | Read More

Texting

Students prefer it. So the library goes for it! A recent survey conducted at a university in Indiana confirmed what most college students (and those who work with college students) probably already know: text messaging is the college student’s preferred form of communication. ... more for subscribers...
July 13th, 2009 | 01 (3) 2009 / html, Choosing | Read More

Digital networking increasing

Strongest in family and friends, leisure and well-being. A new Internet study published in Bonn titled “LIFE – Digital Living” shows a clear international trend toward broad usage of digital media and the spread of networking into all areas of our lives. ... more for subscribers only! Please...
May 14th, 2009 | 01 (2) 2009 / html, Living | Read More