Professionals Set Their Priorities on Pyeongchang
Professionals Set Their Priorities on Pyeongchang US businesses will lose $1.7B in lost productivity due to employees watching the 2018 Winter Olympics at work As the world descends upon South Korea for the 2018 Winter Olympics, business professionals across the United States will have their eyes peeled on Pyeongchang. 56% of business professionals plan to watch the Winter Games, according [...]
Women Advance in the Workplace in 2017
Women Advance in the Workplace in 2017 65% of business professionals received a raise in 2017, according to an Office Pulse satisfaction survey of 650 white-collar workers, down a hair from 66% in 2016. However, 2017 was a productive year for women in the workplace in terms of raises, promotions and overall workplace satisfaction. Mind the Gap More female professionals received raises [...]
Millennials Are Making Waves in the Workplace
Millennials Are Making Waves in the Workplace 61% of business professionals received a raise in 2017, according to an Office Pulse satisfaction survey of Canadian white-collar workers. This may have contributed to the 69% of respondents who say they feel satisfied at work. Of those receiving a raise in the last quarter, a massive 40% were Millennials. Do you feel [...]
From Super Bowl Sunday to Work on “Smunday”
From Super Bowl Sunday to Work on "Smunday" Photo: AP Most business professionals (77%) plan to watch Super Bowl LII between the New England Patriots and Philadelphia Eagles, according to an Office Pulse study of 615 white-collar workers. While many plan to watch the most-hyped sporting event of the year, most said the big game won’t impact the [...]
As Lottery Grows, So Does Workplace Excitement
As Lottery Grows, So Does Workplace Excitement 53% of white-collar workers would quit their job if they won either the current Powerball or Mega Millions jackpot Photo: Getty Images L ottery fever is hitting the nation. For the first time ever, both the Powerball and Mega Millions jackpots have hit over $400 million at the same time. And [...]
New Year, New Resolutions
New Year, New Resolutions With the new year comes New Year’s resolutions. Over a third of Canadians (37%) don’t plan on making any resolutions for 2018, but many are still up for the challenge, according to an Office Pulse survey of business professionals. The top resolution this year? Health and fitness. How many resolutions will you tackle? What kind of [...]