Work that permits autonomy, demands problem-solving, and meets other criteria for good design can bolster employees’ cognitive skills and ongoing learning.
Sharon K. Parker and Gwenith G. Fisher
March 02, 2022
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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