Research

Climate anxiety is at an all-time high, especially among the younger generation, which shares a deep sense of urgency and fear about the environmental challenges ahead. Recent research from Curtin University shed light on similar anxieties among young Australians, highlighting their significant implications for the youngsters’ lives and futures. Yet, amid these prevalent concerns, the study also unveils a stark reality: a mere fraction of this demographic is taking proactive steps to address them.

Believe it or not, “gamification” has already permeated various aspects of our daily routines, from fitness-tracking challenges to shopping rewards programs. To evaluate its efficacy in the workplace, researchers from West Virginia University devised an experiment to evaluate its efficacy in the workplace. They found that individuals tend to perform better at monotonous tasks when those tasks are transformed into games.