That smartphone break your employee takes is actually good for her. According to new research out of Kansas State University, employees who take smartphone breaks are happier at the end of the workday than employees who worked without personal breaks. “A smartphone microbreak ca

You might want to stand up for this. Researchers recently discovered that standing during meetings boosts excitement around group projects and reduces turf defense. “Organizations should design office spaces that facilitate non-sedentary work,” said Andrew Knight of the Ol

Kevin Carroll is the 2014 VenueConnect closing keynote speaker and is the author of three books—Rules of the Red Rubber Ball, What’s Your Red Rubber Ball?!, and The Red Rubber Ball at Work. As an author, speaker, and agent for social change (a.k.a. the Katalyst), it is Carroll’s “job”

Public speaking can be an intimidating and difficult task for even the most seasoned manager, and what better way to get valuable tips on how to improve and make a positive impact than from one of our favorite Aussies, Lindsay Adams. He will delight and inspire you at this year’

There was a lot of news this past week. Here are some stories that caught our eyes. Stadium in Berlin Gets Transformed Into Giant Living Room for World Cup, Includes 700-inch Television —TechEBlog “Best of all, admission is free for the giant living room, known as WM Wohnzimmer,