Ayinde O. Chase – AHN News Editor Chicago, IL, United States (AHN) – A new CareerBuilder survey finds that nearly three-quarters of workers–72 percent–typically go to work when they are sick. Workplace pressures and fears of not being present could be the main culprit in causing sick employees to show up to work. More than [...]
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Report: Canada’s Stimulus Program Failed To Create Many Jobs
December 2nd, 2010
davidguide AHN News Staff Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (AHN) – An assessment of Canada’s $4 billion infrastructure stimulus program by Parliamentary Budget Officer Kevin Page found that the program failed to create as many jobs as it envisioned. The assessment was based on a survey of institutions that received the stimulus money made by Phoenix Strategic Perspectives. [...]
Shoppers not planning feastive splurge – survey
November 10th, 2010
davidguide South Africans are not planning to splurge on shopping over the festive season. ||| South Africans are not planning to splurge on shopping over the festive season, the results of a survey revealed on Wednesday. “Nearly two-thirds (62 percent) of South African shoppers have indicated that they will spend the same or less than they [...]
Survey: 20 Percent Of British Employers Fear Wave Of Labor Strikes
November 8th, 2010
davidguide AHN News Staff London, England, United Kingdom (AHN) – A survey by human resources firm Croner Consultancy said 20 percent of British employers are wary a new wave of strikes would hit the country in the next six months. The fear is compounded by an admission by over 50 percent of 301 HR managers that [...]
Poll: 43 Percent Of Canadians Say Harper Is Best PM Choice
November 3rd, 2010
davidguide AHN News Staff Ottawa, Ontario, Canada (AHN) – Despite attempts by the political opposition to bring down Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper, their efforts appear to be weak. According to the latest Ipsos Reid survey, 43 percent of Canadians believe Harper is still the best choice for prime minister. In contrast, only 24 percent of [...]
Survey: Pay Of British Executives Almost 200 Times Average Salary
October 29th, 2010
davidguide AHN News Staff London, England, United Kingdom (AHN) – Like bank executives, officials of FTSE 100 top companies enjoyed fat pay even while the rest of British workers continue to tighten their belts. According to a study made by Incomes Data Services, the bonuses paid to the directors of FTSE 100 companies jumped by 34 [...]
Using the Kindle in Library Settings – A Survey
October 18th, 2010
davidguide Special Librarian Montrese Hamilton shares effective ways an electronic document reader may be used to provide customers on-demand access to new content. Beyond instant access to material, e-readers can: reduce the need for Interlibrary loans, help grow the collection without adding shelf space, and eliminate processing required for physical matter. View full post on All [...]
US businesses more cautious about recovery
September 28th, 2010
davidguide American consumers and business leaders are increasingly cautious about the US economic recovery, battered by persistently high unemployment and slow growth, according to two separate survey results View full post on All Stories
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