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Social media policies almost non-existent

67 per cent of Australian employers don't have a formal policy in place to guide their employees' use of social media. In comparison, Australia fares better than the rest of the world, where an average of 75 per cent of companies don't have such a policy.

Source: Manpower (March 2010)

Gossiping colleagues rampant at work

One-in-five workers hate their colleagues and almost two-thirds regularly gossip about them behind their backs. A quarter of employees say they enjoy moaning about their colleagues at the pub after work, while a third admit to disliking their co-workers so much they wouldn't even socialise with them outside of work.

Source: OnePoll (March 2010)

Most people are looking for a new job

72 per cent of working people are actively searching for a new job outside their industry or current specialty.

Source: Chandler Macleod (March 2010)

Andy and Sarah most likely to call in sick

Male employees named Andy chuck sickies more than any other, while women called Sarah take the crown amongst women. The UK poll found the blokes most likely to skip work after Andy were Steve who came in second, Paul in third, John in fourth, and Dave in fifth. Becky won the silver medal in the female category, then Anne in third, with Emma and Debbie take the fourth and fifth places respectively.

Source: Viva Entertainment (February 2010)

What graduates are thinking today

A survey of 2,000 uni graduates from across Australia has revealed that 81 per cent believe a role in the public sector provides greater job security, while 62 per cent feel the private sector offers more competitive salaries and benefits. 60 per cent of graduates plan on working outside of Australia at some stage during their career; 30 per cent plan on staying with their employer for between three and five years upon completion of the graduate program; and 23 per cent expect to be in a managerial position within four or five years of entering the workforce.

Source: OneTest (January 2010)

Mass exodus of employees expected

95 per cent of employees say they're keeping their eyes open for a new job, with 73 percent saying they're actively searching for a new employer. The survey of over 900 people found that the most common reasons given by job seekers included - limited career opportunities (41 per cent); feeling undervalued (24 per cent) and losing faith in their current company (18 per cent).

Source: Chandler McLeod Group (January 2010)

Employees uncomfortable negotiating pay

More than 50 per cent of Australian employees don't feel they're able to negotiate their pay with their employer. The national survey of 13,000 Australians also found that the least likely to negotiate were community and personal service workers. 80 percent of the respondents who said they had an opportunity to negotiate with their managers also agreed their bosses could be trusted, as opposed to 63 per cent of those who haven't had such an opportunity. The report also showed that trust in management declines the longer that an employee stays in the same job.

Source: University of Sydney - Workplace Research Centre (January 2010)

Individuality suppressed at work

A report has revealed that 57 per cent of 4,035 executives surveyed have had such a negative effect on their employees that they were hampering their productivity. The research also discovered that 26 per cent of managers try to mould staff to follow rules and procedures - even when this is being detrimental to innovation.

Source: Human Synergistics (January 2010)

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