Happiness and the Workplace

Researcher finds that "Happiness at work is closely correlated with greater performance and productivity as well as greater energy, better reviews, faster promotion, higher income, better health and increased happiness with life. So it's good for organizations and individuals, too."

Time: Top 10 Female Leaders

"TIME takes a look at 10 women who have made it to the top."

Workplace is the "New Neighborhood"

"The workplace has become increasingly important for maintaining social interaction and forming relationships, especially in retirement, Dutch researchers say."

Equal Pay for UK Women is "Decades Away"

"Male managers in Britain earn 10,000 pounds ($15,587) a year more than their female counterparts and it could be almost 60 years before that gap is closed, a Chartered Management Institute survey said on Thursday."

Americans Uncertain about Obama's Faith

"Nearly one in five Americans incorrectly say President Obama is a Muslim, up from 11% last year, according to a Pew Research Center poll released today. In the survey, about one-third of Americans correctly say Obama is a Christian, down from 48% who said so last year."

Informal Work Networks New Form of Inequality: Study

"Informal networks at work are fostering inequality and preventing women from advancing their careers and breaking through the glass ceiling, according to new research. Professor Gail McGuire, of Indiana University South Bend, found that women do not get the same assistance as men from informal connections in the workplace."

The Drop in Worker Engagement

"In its most recent quarterly study of employee engagement, Hewitt Associates (HEW) found that nearly half of the 900 organizations it surveyed saw a significant drop in this metric, the largest decline the human-resource consultancy observed since it first began its research 15 years ago."

NBC/WSJ poll: Public Gives Congress Historically Low Marks

"A combined 60 percent of those questioned say that Congress is either below average or one of the worst in history — the highest percentage in the history of the poll."

'Powerful' Leaders May Be Poor Managers

"Strong leaders may be bad managers and can hurt the bottom line because they stifle the opinion of other workers, researchers in London found."

More Young Adults Heeding Pastoral Call

"For the past 10 years, the estimated median age of candidates for master of divinity degrees has fallen steadily, from 34.14 in 1999 to 32.19 in 2009, according to an analysis by the Center for the Study of Theological Education (CSTE) at Auburn Seminary. That marks a reversal: From 1989 to 1999, the estimated median age had climbed steadily from 31.4 to 34.14."

Woman to Head Major Intelligence Agency for First Time

"At least a chunk of the glass ceiling will come tumbling down Monday when Letitia 'Tish' Long becomes the first woman to head a major intelligence agency."

From CEO to Business Dean

"A small but growing number of business schools are hiring ex-corporate CEO's as their leaders."

Charlemagne was Tall But Skinny, Shows Bone Study

"In the journal, Economics & Human Biology, a team led by Frank Ruhli of Switzerland's University of Zurich, looked at the preserved shin bone of the one-time ruler of Europe. "Charlemagne – or Carolus Magnus meaning 'Charles the Big' as well as 'Charles the Great' – is one of the most important historical personalities, begin the study of the Frankish king who died in 814 A.D."

Band of Billionaires Pledge to Give to Charity

"In an unprecedented show of generosity, a band of 40 American billionaires have pledged to give at least half their fortunes to charity."