This paper investigates an alternative proxy for individual worker productivity in physical work settings: a direct … daily productivity obtained from firm personnel data, with physical activity; they are strongly related. Second, the paper … investigates the effect of a health intervention on physical activity, using a temporally randomized offer of malaria testing and …

on labour productivity, using a macroeconomic methodology. The health of the labour force is a key determinant of labour … productivity, with poor health comes both physical and mental stresses that corrode the productive capacity of workers. Within this … potentially unlocking a new avenue of productivity policy framework, aimed at health improvement rather than more traditional …

the training on store- and individual- level productivity. The intervention was more effective in boosting leadership than … findings confirm the possibility of increasing productivity through training targeting critical soft-skills. …

Understanding the causal association between skills and productivity is essential for designing effective training …-level productivity. We further link these Findings to individual-level performance measures. In particular, we document positive effects … increasing productivity through training programs targeting critical skills. …