By Larry Freed
Posted The Give and Take Manifesto
We believe in generosity at work. The research shows (and our experience bears out) that when we are helpful to others at work, our job satisfaction, health, sense of wellbeing, work product, [...]
10 Reasons to Say Thank You at Work
How often do you say thank you? You might not be saying it as often as you think. A study published in May in the journal Royal Society Open Science has found that when we ask for an object, [...]
10 Ways a Collaborative Culture Helps Employees
Extensive research shows why building a sustainably collaborative culture is good for companies. It makes companies more efficient, innovative and productive. But there are huge benefits for [...]
The Difference Between General-Use and Purpose-Built Platforms
There’s been a lot of news in the last year about how social media sites like Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and LinkedIn have almost addictive qualities. Since their business models depend on ad [...]
Why Being Generous at Work Makes You Live Longer
As we strive for “work-life balance,” the question arises: are we working to live or living to work? With an army of brilliant researchers studying organizational psychology and workplace [...]