Browsing: Productivity

Too hot for work: why extreme heat is a threat to Europe’s productivity High temperatures make some workplaces dangerous, with economists warning disruption will dent growth Monique Mosley is used to sweltering conditions at the food factory in Yorkshire where she works, but June’s record-breaki…

Listen to this article in summarized format Loading… × Psychology says people who work from coffee shopsaren't trying to avoid work or spend time away from their responsibilities. Many remote workers, freelancers, students, and business owners choose cafés because these places create an env…

Key Points Productivity in Australia has flat-lined post-2016 Weaker investment and fewer new businesses are weighing on growth A lack of new housing supply and planning regulations remain a big barrier to productivity Australia’s productivity slowdown reflects a mix of global trends and domestic …

24th June 2026 A study included in the Afi Emilio Ontiveros Foundation’s “Snapshot of the Spanish business landscape: in search of growth” indicates that the 100 companies that recorded the highest cumulative annual revenue growth between 2008 and 2024 generate 30 per cent more revenue for eve…

From Productivity Boom to Job Shifts: How AI Could Transform Poland by 2035 A World Bank report finds that AI could raise Poland’s GDP by up to 12.1% by 2035, helping offset demographic decline and boost productivity, particularly in digital, financial, and knowledge-intensive sectors. However, re…

New webinar: How autonomous furnace tending addresses cast house safety, productivity and yield challenges The global aluminium industry, be it upstream or downstream, is said to be entering a phase where operational excellence is no longer defined by production volumes alone. Now, the manufacturers…

Listen to this article in summarized format Loading… × IANS New Delhi: Union Steel Minister HD Kumaraswamy on Wednesday urged the steel industry to adopt emerging technologies to remain globally competitive and boost productivity.The minister made the remarks at Chintan Shivir 2026 on Digitalisat…

A new wave of wellness influencers, biohackers, and MAHA-aligned creators are promoting nicotine pouches, patches, gums, and lozenges as cognitive enhancers. The claim, from influencers like Dave Asprey, goes like this: Nicotine can help you focus, make you sharper, more alert, more productive, and …

Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said Tuesday night that the Trump administration is working to position the American economy for success. He noted that he expects inflation to start to come down, artificial intelligence to at least double productivity, and that the administration's efforts to …