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The article discusses information technology solutions which would enhance the productivity of federal agencies in the U.S. Strategies to improve search tools for Internet-based searching are enumerated. Features of the rebranded FirstGov web search portal include tabbed presentation for easy access for public, businesses and federal employees. The complimentary search-related technologies of USA.gov are Vivisimo search technology tool and the MSN search. It is often considered that Google is synonymous with Internet searches.

Focuses on the increase of the costs of work-related injuries in the workplace in the U.S. Link between healthy employees and corporate productivity; Reduction of the risk of injuries; Rejection of the ergonomic furniture proposals. INSET: WEIGHING THE OPTIONS..

Assesses the effect of presenteeism on industrial productivity in the U.S. Context of presenteeism; Evaluation of the control and prevention of the condition; Enumeration of common causes.

Focuses on the impact of summer season on the production levels and product quality at Plasti-Line Inc. in Columbia, South Carolina. Installation of air-condition units in the workplace; Business operation of the firm; Effect of heat stress on the human body. INSET: HOW FANS COOL..

The article highlights the significance of safety, which is a top priority in designing a warehouse and in choosing storage in the U.S. It notes that proper design, installation and maintenance of storage racks will create a safe and healthy workplace for all employees. It adds that taking necessary considerations for storage equipment and warehouse design will reduce workplace hazards while providing an efficient warehouse.

The article focuses on the concept of grip, a new feature of gloves in industrial safety in the U.S. It claims that gloves with appropriate level of fit, flexibility and dexterity have proven to be a good investment in productivity, particularly in oily environments. Moreover, the development of a new wave of oil grip protection gloves that uses a system of micro-craters, offering up to 60 percent more grip force power at lower weights, is mentioned.

The article focuses on the need for warehouse managers to implement forklift fleet and operator management systems that provide real-time information on productivity and impact levels in the U.S. According to the Occupational Safety and Health Administration (OSHA), thousands of forklift-related accidents happen every year due to the violation of safety regulations. It further states that warehouses must operate in accordance to the policies outlined by OSHA to ensure industrial safety.

The article discusses the association of indoor air quality (IAQ) and employee productivity in the U.S. Study shows that the combination of natural light and ventilation, and superior IAQ gives employees to have better performance. It notes that an IAQ management plan covers the heat, ventilation and air conditioning (HVAC) systems, housekeeping, and source control in facility management. It suggests that the plan should always be effective in many settings.

The article discusses the significance of industrial safety barriers in minimizing disastrous accidents in an industrial environment in the U.S. These tools, which improve industrial productivity, protect people from risks, including forklift impacts and dangers associated with loading docks. Moreover, they are also capable of protecting material handling equipment and products as well as production machinery and storage equipment, minimizing unnecessary costs and unplanned downtime.

Focuses on the effect of air respirator systems on industrial productivity of manufacturing and petrochemical companies in the United States. Improvement of the employee working conditions; Resistance of welders and painters to wear respiratory systems; Effect on the operating cost of the firms.

The article discusses the view of the author regarding the benefits of using self-service technology on the libraries in the U.S. According to the author, developing and deploying self-service technology increases the productivity of customers and service unit, reduce costs, and saves time. The author cites that self-service leads to process that are more transparent. The author also mentions that service units with operational issues struggle with implementing self-service technology.

The article differentiates between the concepts of performance measurement and accountability within government agencies such as the U.S. Office of Management and Budget and the Government Accountability Office. It says that performance measurement should not be equated with the concept of accountability since the latter is punitive by nature. It adds that performance measurement within an accountable organization can be used as a tool for motivating employees to perform better by giving them concrete goals to achieve.

The article discusses a study on the pay-for-performance system in government. According to the study, "Pay and Performance: Individuals, Groups, and Executives," by Barry Gerhart, Sara Rynes and Smithey Fulme, evidence shows that increased productivity is generally associated with incentives such as merit pay. The author comments that monetary incentives could actually decrease motivation but should still be considered as a tool to improve government performance.

The article discusses the increase in the number of U.S. federal employees who telework. It includes charts showing that the number of federal agents who telework has increased from 94,643 in 2007 to 102,900 in 2008. According to the report, "Status of Telework in the Federal Government" by the Office of Personnel and Management (OPM), some of the benefits of teleworking include better morale, increase in productivity, and lessened commuting time.

The article presents the reports by the Bureau of Labor Statistics which show the rapid increase in production and the decline in labor costs in the U.S. Five other manufacturing industries also showed more than 6 percent productivity growth during the period and related labor cost declines. Those five industries were communications equipment, ophthalmic goods, women's and children's undergarments, public building and related furniture.

Examines the phenomenon in the United States wherein industrial productivity has increased, salaries are rising, employment is full, without inflation. Citing of free labor as the secret behind power and resilience of the economy.