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8 June 2010
Employersweb
Power of Social Networking Eludes Businesses

 

Social networking provides vast opportunities for professionals to showcase their companies, connect with clients and prospects and track industry thought leadership. — read more...

 

 

19 May 2010
Kathleen Koster, Employee Benefit News
Flexible workplace options build loyalty

 

Many participants in the Workplace Options survey were interested in workplace flexibility, and 69% said they would be more loyal to their employers if they provided greater flexibility in managing time and schedules, which suggests that such benefits might help retain workers and improve morale. — read more...

 

 

15 March 2010
Employers Group
Office Romances Abound, But Workers Focused on Jobs

Romance in the workplace continues to flourish, but a majority of workers are cautious about the impact of social relationships on their job security, according to a recent poll of working Americans commissioned by Workplace Options, a provider of employee assistance services and work-life programs.

 

The survey, conducted Jan. 29-31 by Public Policy Polling, found the following: — read more...

 

 

8 February 2010
Kelley M. Butler, Daily Diversion
Do you really care about workplace romances?

Okay, so Valentine’s Day is just around the corner, which means it’s time to talk about such things like heart disease/hypertension, the health benefits of chocolate and of course, workplace romances.

 

This year’s romance research comes from Workplace Options, which finds one in four of us have been in a relationship with a coworker. Nearly nine out of 10 (88%) say PDA is not okay, with 57% going so far as to say public displays of affection should be banned. — read more...

 

 

January 2010
Odile Fredericks, Carolina Parent Web Editor
Is Family-Friendly Help Headed Our Way?

Feeling squeezed between caring for your children and your parents? President Obama Monday unveiled a package of initiatives designed to help families pay for care for their children and elderly relatives, save for retirement and pay off student loans, The New York Times reports.

 

If you’re among the “the sandwich generation” — read more...