How Well-Designed Work Makes Us Smarter
Work that permits autonomy, demands problem-solving, and meets other criteria for good design can bolster employees’ cognitive skills and ongoing learning.
The Research
- The authors systematically gathered research on work design and cognition from across multiple disciplines, including neuroscience, public health, aging, experimental psychology, gerontology, and management.
- They identified over 180 articles through this process, which they synthesized into six distinct perspectives: work design, learning, human factors, lifespan/aging, occupational health, and neurology.
- Based on an analysis of the research within these perspectives, they identified ...
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