SURVEY SAYS: Do you bump up your retirement savings each year?
We covered a survey which found only 28% of Americans are saving more for retirement this year compared to last year.
Break from the Grind
To Those Entering College the Detachable Mouse Is Almost Extinct
A lot can change in just 18 years, but these same 18 years also make up the mindset—or “event horizon”—of today’s entering college students, Beloit College notes.
TRIVIAL PURSUITS: Who Was the First African-American to Play Baseball in the Major League?
Jackie Robinson is most often cited as the first African American player in Major League Baseball; but he wasn’t.
SURVEY SAYS: Would you quit if demoted?
We covered a survey which found nearly half of HR managers (46%) have seen someone at their company moved down a rung on the career ladder.
Employee Demotions Still Occur
Nearly half of HR managers have seen someone at their company moved down a rung on the career ladder.
TRIVIAL PURSUITS: How Do Cobwebs Form?
Cobwebs present an irritating cleanup for most homeowners.
SURVEY SAYS: Are you happy with your work-life balance?
Nearly three-quarters (74%) of employees polled by global staffing firm Robert Half said they’ve achieved a good to excellent work-life balance.
Most Employees Working to Live
"When employees can enjoy their personal lives alongside work responsibilities, they are happier and less stressed and bring their best efforts to the job," says Paul McDonald, senior...
TRIVIAL PURSUITS: Why Are Shamrocks Associated With St. Patrick’s Day?
On St Patrick's Day, it is customary to wear shamrocks, green clothing or green accessories.
SURVEY SAYS: What bugs you about work meetings?
We covered a survey that revealed what bugs employees and managers about work meetings.
Work Meetings Bug Employees and Executives
A survey from Accountemps found several bones of contention employees and financial professionals have about meetings.
TRIVIAL PURSUITS: What Is Salami?
There’s actually a strong connection between salami and a favorite pizza topping—pepperoni.
SURVEY SAYS: What summer issues does your company experience in the workplace?
We covered a report that gave employers tips for addressing summer workplace issues such as dress code, hygiene and paid time off, among other things.
Some Employees Could Use More Deodorant in Summer Months
XpertHR shares recommendations to help employers address summer workplace issues.
TRIVIAL PURSUITS: Why Is the District of Columbia So Named?
Congress passed the Residence Act in July 1790, which declared that the capital would be situated somewhere along the Potomac River and granted President George Washington the power...