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Better memory at ideal temperature - News 2014 - News & Events
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Better memory at ideal temperature. People’s working memory functions better if they are working in an ambient temperature where they feel most comfortable. That is what Leiden psychologists Lorenza Colzato and Roberta Sellaro conclude after having conducted research. They are publishing their findings in Psychological Research. Studied for the first time. Everyone knows from experience that climate and temperature influence how you feel. But what about our ability to think? Sellaro, R., Hommel, B...
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A mathematical model for a more diverse workforce - News - News & Events
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A mathematical model for a more diverse workforce. Many organisations have a biased workforce, even though diversity has so many advantages. Australian and Dutch researchers, including Leiden psychologist Romy van der Lee, have developed a solution based on a mathematical model. They published their findings in PLoS One on 28 July. Identifying obstacles and opportunities. So how can employers actually avoid falling into the trap of workforce bias? Romy van der Lee. Romy van der Lee.