Companies trialling a four-day week have seen so many benefits they’ve opted to make a permanent change, so could this be the start of a major shift in the way we think about our working patterns?
More conversations and communication are now happening online through video calls, but research suggests we could be missing out on important social factors by decreasing in our in-person interactions.
Music can change our moods, stir our emotions and even alter the levels of stress hormones in our bodies, but could your playlist also help you become more productive at work and help attention and performance?
After the latest agreement to tackle climate change was agreed at the recent COP28 summit, what can human factors professionals do to help create a greener and more sustainable future?
After the tragedy in Seoul where more than 150 people were killed during a crush in the streets during Halloween celebrations, can human factors help us understand more about crowd behaviour?
When fire breaks out it’s essential to alert people as quickly as possible so they can get to safety, but what’s the most effective type of noise to make sure everyone realises what’s happening and takes action?
After cash payments and sweepstake prizes were offered to boost take-up of the Covid-19 vaccine, how effective is offering incentives in encouraging people to follow public health advice?
