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Workers are increasingly distracted by politics on social media
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A survey found that reading online posts and talking with co-workers is eating up a lot of time.
The productivity problem: Are we measuring the right things?
The productivity report out today had some pretty dismal numbers. Nonfarm productivity was up in the fourth quarter by a 1.3 percent annual rate; average growth in 2016 fell to 0.2 percent. Productivity has now grown less than 1 percent for the past six consecutive years. What might help explain this? Are we measuring the […]
For the productivity-obsessed of Silicon Valley, coffee alone may not cut it anymore
Sam Harnett
“Nootropics” are a relatively new interest of Silicon Valley. Some say they improve cognitive function, but a nutritional scientist we spoke with has doubts.
What killed U.S. productivity?
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Northwestern University economist Robert Gordon argues that new technology can't improve living standards as dramatically as it did 100 years ago.
How to become smarter, better and faster in eight easy steps
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Charles Duhigg's latest book explores why some businesses and individuals are more productive and successful than others.
Why workers are less productive
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Unfortunately, companies aren't investing in growth, and innovation is incremental these days
Global productivity numbers are in — cue the sad trombone sounds
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The rates stays low, even years after the recession. Is this the new normal or a bad sign for the economy?
The hazards of trying to make flu shots mandatory
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How the flu can mount to a lot of cost for businesses.
How productive are you when you work on holidays?
A survey says most stuck in the office will be at least "somewhat" productive.
Labor Department releases revised Q3 productivity
The numbers can help predict other aspects of economic growth.

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