Break from the Grind
SURVEY SAYS: How comfortable would you feel if a workplace contact “friended” you on Facebook?
Many people share every detail of their lives on Facebook.
Tooth Fairy Cash Gifts Dropped in 2017
While the Original Tooth Fairy Poll has typically served as a good indicator of the economy's overall direction, tracking with the movement of Standard & Poor's 500 index...
SURVEY SAYS: Did you get a bump in take-home pay and what will you do with it?
We recently covered a survey in which Americans reported an average bump in take home pay of $130.76 as a result of tax reform. Nearly 13% indicated they...
Younger Workers and Men More Likely to Negotiate Salary
Only 39% of all workers surveyed tried to negotiate a higher salary with their last job offer.
SURVEY SAYS: Did your participants move with the markets?
Data from the Alight Solutions 401(k) Index shows retirement plan participants reacted poorly to the latest round of stock market volatility, with trading activity described by researchers as...
Office Romances Cooling Off
Thirty-six percent of workers reported dating a co-worker, down from 41% last year, a survey found.
TRIVIAL PURSUITS: What is the difference between a green olive and a black olive?
One may think that green and black olives are two different fruits (or vegetables?).
SURVEY SAYS: Which Super Bowl 52 commercial was your favorite?
During the Super Bowl advertisers try to kick up the quality and/or humor of their ads.
TRIVIAL PURSUITS: What sports personality actually coined the phrase ‘Winning Isn’t everything. It’s the only thing.’?
Vince Lombardi is often given credit for the quote “Winning isn’t everything. It’s the only thing.” But, he is not the first sports personality on record for having...
SURVEY SAYS: How will the Super Bowl affect your work schedule Monday?
We covered a survey that found many employees call in sick or come into work late the Monday after the Super Bowl.
Should the Monday After Super Bowl be a Holiday?
Seventy-two percent of HR managers say the day after the professional football championship game should be a paid national holiday from work, a survey from OfficeTeam finds, and...
TRIVIAL PURSUITS: Which British Group Started the So-Called ‘British Invasion?’
The Beatles hit American by storm and are often credited with starting the so-called “British Invasion” of the American music industry.
SURVEY SAYS: Which team would you like to see win Super Bowl 52?
It is time for Super Bowl LII (or 52), and once again the New England Patriots are competing, but this time against the Philadelphia Eagles.
Lack of Time and Motivation Cited for Not Following Health Resolutions
Some respondents to a ComPsych survey indicated friends and family are bad influences.