Cubicle Streaming is on the Rise
Cubicle Streaming is on the Rise Despite feeling overwhelmed and stressed out with their workloads, many workers are still finding time to sneak in a little TV streaming during the workday to keep up with the latest trending show, current event or sports highlight. [...]
Professionals Ready for Fantasy Football Season
Professionals Ready for Fantasy Football Season Nearly 1 in 5 (18%) business professionals will take part in a fantasy football league this year, according to an Office Pulse study of 537 white-collar workers. Those who are in a league aren’t just waiting until game day to [...]
Canadians Seek Out Summer Office Perks
Canadians Seek Out Summer Office Perks The summer heat is finally setting in and office workers are gazing longingly out the window, dreaming of a rejuvenating vacation in the sun. Not all offices are created equal when it comes to summer perks, however, [...]
Summer Perks: Workers Want Some Flexibility
Summer Perks: Workers Just Want Flexibility They call them dog days for a reason. When the summer weather heats up, the last place we want to be is at work. Whether you're a beach bum, hiker, or a globetrotter looking to rack up [...]
Canadians Waste Up To One Week Gossiping Per Year
Canadians Waste Up To One Week Gossiping Per Year Don’t be fooled by Canada’s reputation for politeness – Canadian employees are more likely to engage in office scuttlebutt and rumours than their American counterparts. A new Office Pulse study of 150 Canadian white-collar [...]
There Goes The Work Week
There Goes The Work Week The 4th of July week will essentially be a lost one for businesses as the bulk of professionals are taking time off during the holiday week. And the few workaholics that aren’t taking time off may be showing [...]
Office Gossip Runs Rampant
Office Gossip Runs Rampant ... and that may not be such a bad thing Call it an epidemic. Juicy gossip, jealousy and drama are rampant among many white-collar professionals. In total, a whopping 72% of business professionals admitted to gossiping about [...]
Rebooting Work-Life Balance
Rebooting Work-Life Balance In recent years, the silos of work and life have been broken down by technology, no longer opposing forces on a see-saw. But now, the blurred lines of work-life balance have business professionals sneaking in personal activities during the work day while [...]
Workers Suit Up for March Madness
Workers Suit Up for March Madness March Madness puts business professionals on the same team (AP Photo) March Madness is about to tip off, and office workers are getting in the game. 45% of US business professionals plan to watch the college basketball tournament [...]
Super Bowl Sunday Leads to a Sluggish Monday
Super Bowl Sunday Leads to a Sluggish Monday Photo: Associated Press Super Bowl LIII is going to cut into productivity on Monday, as some white-collar workers – particularly men, Millennials and senior managers – will be a little sluggish the day after the big [...]
Satisfaction Stays Strong Among Canadian Office Workers
Satisfaction Stays Strong Among Canadian Office Workers With 2019 getting into gear, white-collar workers are taking stock of their careers. A sizeable 67% of Canadian business professionals say they are satisfied at work. Though 2018 was a tumultuous year for many reasons, over two-thirds (67%) of [...]
More Workers Making New Year’s Resolutions
More Workers Making New Year’s Resolutions Nearly half (46%) of all New Year’s resolutions will fail by February, but that doesn’t stop US business professionals from trying. Will you make a New Year's resolution in 2019? Yes No They may be [...]
Canadians Are Spreading Holiday Cheer at the Office
Canadians Are Spreading Holiday Cheer at the Office The holiday giving spirit is catching among Canadian business professionals. A huge 85% of offices are doing some type of charitable giving, up from 68% in 2017. 'Tis the season for gift-giving and an Office Pulse survey of [...]
There are Fewer Office Scrooges This Year
There are Fewer Office Scrooges This Year The holidays are heating up and this season is set to be merrier and brighter than last year. On average, shoppers are expected to spend a little over $1,000 this holiday season, up 4.1% from 2017, according to [...]