Lochtegate Overshadows Olympic Games
Lochtegate Overshadows Olympic Games Associated Press Despite excitement surrounding the Final Five and Michael Phelps, Ryan Lochte managed to divert attention away from American achievements at the Summer Games in Rio de Janeiro, thanks to his alleged lie about being robbed at gunpoint while in Rio. Overall, 48% of business professionals said Ryan Lochte's robbery scandal was the [...]
Ryan Lochte debacle spurs conversations at work
Most workers don't think Ryan Lochte is being sincere with apology Associated Press As the gas station "robbery" story in Rio unfolds, does this tarnish Team USA in the Olympics arena? Yes No Do you think Ryan Lochte's apology is sincere? Yes No Does the alleged Rio robbery controversy change your [...]
Q2 2016 Quarterly Satisfaction Index: Promotions, Raises on the Rise
Workplace Satisfaction Rises Across the Board in Q2 Are you satisfied at work? Yes No Work satisfaction among business professionals has grown this year, indicated by a sharp increase from Q1 to Q2 2016, according to Captivate’s Office Pulse Q2 Quarterly Satisfaction Survey. An overwhelming 81% of business professionals surveyed in the second quarter said they [...]
Summer Olympics at Work: A Money Pit for U.S. Businesses
Summer Olympics: A Money Pit for U.S. Businesses Employers Can Expect a $5.4 Billion Loss in Productivity Due to Employees Watching the Summer Olympics at Work Business professionals across the United States have a strong interest in the upcoming Summer Olympics in Rio de Janeiro. They may have to hide it from their boss, but they’ll find a way to [...]
Most US Professionals Don’t Unplug from Work on Vacation
Most US Professionals Don’t Unplug from Work on Vacation 63% Work at least 30 Minutes a Day on Vacation, Giving Employers $4.1 Billion in Extra Summer Productivity How much time are you planning on taking off this summer? 1-2 days: 3-5 days: 6-10 days: More than 10 days: No time off planned: For business [...]
Senior Executives Write Their Own Office Rules
Senior Execs Write Their Own Office Rules Business professionals at the level of senior executive or above are more likely to describe work as "fun" over "just a job," according to an Office Pulse survey. Office attitudes change when employees reach senior-executive levels. Senior-level employees are more likely than their junior counterparts to have fudged their resumes, [...]