Facts and Opinions November 2009

Ready or Not?

A new survey of 2,000 U.S. adults finds 36 percent believing that, when the economy picks up, organizations they work for will not be prepared to meet the increased demand.

Source: Kronos, Chelmsford, Mass.

Stress in the city

When home prices, unemployment rate, cost of living, air quality, sunny days per year and population density are factored together, the following are considered to be the most stressful cities in America:

Chicago - Los Angeles - New York
Cleveland - Providence, R.I.

Source: Forbes.com New York

Healthcare Reform

In a survey of 433 HR and benefits executives, 44 percent believe reforming the health-insurance market to ensure guaranteed access to coverage, regardless of health status, will have an overall positive impact.

Source: Towers Perrin, Stanford, Conn.

Secrets of Success

When 2,199 employed adults are asked, in a multi-response survey, to list the traits of a successful manager, the top four responses are:

Approachable 89%
Respectful       89%
Encouraging    80%
Reasonable     80%

Source: Randstad North America, Atlanta

Just Getting By

Sixty-one percent of 4, 478 U.S. workers report they always, or usually live paycheck to paycheck to make ends meet, up from 49 percent last year and 43 percent in 2007.

Source: Careerbuilder.com, Chicago

Flexible Arrangements

Eighty-four percent of 306 HR professionals surveyed believe flexible work arrangements boost employee morale in their organizations, up from 76 percent last year.

Source: Institute for Corporate Productivity, Seattle

Can't Get No Satisfaction

According to a survey of 1,117 employed adults, 66 percent say they are unsatisfied with their compensation as a result of pay cuts, lack of bonuses or stagnant salaries.

Source: Adecco, Melville, N.Y.

Survey Reveals HR/Employee Gap

63 percent of the 513 HR Professionals surveyed say their workforce feels insecure about their future.

Source: Michael O'Brien
HR Executive Magazine

Managing Rudeness

Study reveals observing discourteous behavior can erode fellow employees' abilities to think creatively, solve problems and act as good team players.

Source: Michael O'Brien
HR Executive Magazine

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