Addressing poor performance is one of the tougher parts of leadership, but it’s also one of the most important. By approaching these conversations with clarity and care, leaders can help employees ...

Forbes contributors publish independent expert analyses and insights. Dr. Tracy Brower writes about joy, community and the future of work. If you’re struggling at work—to get ahead, feel fulfilled or ...

In Japan, the decline in productivity has become a major social issue as the working-age population is decreasing owing to ultralow birthrate and increasing aging population. Therefore, companies are ...

Poor work performance cases can become difficult for employers to navigate in circumstances where mental health challenges may be a contributing factor. More often than not, employers are hesitant to ...

This study examined the association between work performance and lifestyle habits among Japanese employees. The results revealed that insufficient sleep was the predominant factor affecting work ...

Samantha Leach had been thrilled eight months ago to find a job she loved, working with a team that appreciated her skills and enthusiasm when she went to work at the federal Bureau of Engraving and ...

A new study of Japanese workers published in the Journal of Public Health has shown that poor work performance is strongly associated with not getting enough sleep. Insufficient sleep can also have a ...

IN Sri Lanka, senior executives spend a considerable time debating productivity—how to improve output, reduce costs, retain ...