Multitasking and Distracted Driving: You Are Not the Exception

If you believe you’re the rare multitasking pro who can safely use a cell phone while behind the wheel, think again: New research reveals that drivers who believe they are better than average at multitasking are more likely to be worse that those who don’t...

10 Steps to Stop Procrastinating (And Be More Productive at Work)

Everyone procrastinates. We usually do it to avoid a task that’s unpleasant or daunting. But when procrastinating starts to interfere with performance at work – by causing us to feel worried, fearful and stressed-out, or by causing others to feel anxious...

Take Precautions Now; Wildfire Risk Predicted to be High in 2013

Warm temperatures, coupled with severe drought and lower-than-normal snowfalls, are creating a perfect storm for wildfires in 2013. Prepare now to protect homes and businesses later. With a mild winter, relatively warmer weather in general, and drought conditions...

Union Membership Rate in the United States on the Decline

The rate of union membership in the United States declined in 2012, according to new data released Jan. 23 by the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics. This decline follows a trend extending back at least 3 decades – in 1983, 20.1 percent of wage and salary workers...

Infographic: Is Your City One of the Deadliest for Workers?

If you live in Sacramento, Los Angeles, Milwaukee or Minneapolis, you’re in luck: You live in one of country’s safest cities, in terms of workplace deaths per population. But workers in Midland, Texas, Green Bay, Wis., and Anchorage better look out: You...

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