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Wellness Programs For Employees Found To Have Mixed Results
Companies will often give employees the chance to participate in a wellness program. But, new research from Harvard shows those programs have mixed results. (3:15) WCCO Mid-Morning – April 17, 2019

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Faking A Smile At Work Could Lead To More DrinkingNew research from Penn State and the University of Buffalo shows that workers who force themselves to smile in front of customers are at a greater risk of heavy drinking when they get home (2:59). WCCO Mid-Morning - April 15, 2019
New Survey Finds Millions Of Americans Want To Be Their Own BossA massive new survey shows around 24 million Americans would love to be their own boss. But, there are a few things holding them back. The news team discusses. (2:37) WCCO Mid-Morning – April 11, 2019
Study: Half Of New Teachers Consider Leaving Within A DecadeMost teachers cite the work-life balance the career requires (2:53). WCCO Mid-Morning - April 3, 2019
Top Work Perks Minnesotans Want & Why Businesses Should Embrace ThemChris Dardis with Versique is here to talk about the top work perks Minnesotans want and why businesses should embrace them. (2:41) WCCO Mid-Morning – March 18, 2019
Only About 1 In 5 Employees Are 'Very Engaged,' Survey FindsThe survey was conducted in North America, the U.K and Australia and it showed employers can do more to improve the employee experience (3:24). WCCO Mid-Morning - March 15, 2019
Baby Boomers Taking Advantage Of ‘Gig Economy’Have you heard the term "gig economy?" It's where workers take a job for a short time, a gig. Many baby boomers are taking advantage of the gig economy. They are done climbing the ladder, but they want to work past age 65. (3:00) WCCO Mid-Morning – Jan. 23, 2019
How Much Should Stay-At-Home Moms Make?A new survey finds that people believe stay-at-home moms deserve six-figure salaries (2:16). WCCO Mid-Morning - January 17, 2019
Worry Not, Non-Robots; Employers Want HumansA shows that uniquely human, or soft skills, are the ones most wanted by employers (2:46). WCCO Mid-Morning - January 17, 2019
Panel Discussion: Meetings Are Costly, IneffectiveAnyone who sits in on meetings at work, knows that they can sometimes be pretty non-productive. Now, a new survey finds meetings can cost businesses billions. (3:55) WCCO Mid-Morning – Jan. 14, 2019

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Tips For Searching For A New Job In The New YearPeople may be looking for a new job in 2019, and that search can often be a full time job in itself. So, joining us now with some helpful advice is Gal Noyman, senior manager of Baker Tilly Search and Staffing. (3:13) WCCO Mid-Morning – Dec. 26, 2018
Meeting Bad Behavior With Bad Behavior In The Retail EnvironmentNew research shows why some employees retaliate against difficult customers. The news team discusses. (3:50) WCCO Mid-Morning – Dec. 18, 2018
Work Satisfaction The Most Important Factor In Men's HappinessA survey looked at 5,000 men, and contradicts other studies that found that friendships and relationships are what make men the happiest (2:54). WCCO Mid-Morning - December 4, 2018
Tips To Land A Job During the HolidaysJoining us now with tips for landing a new job this time of year is local recruitment expert and HR professional Chris Dardis with Versique. (2:35) WCCO Mid-Morning – Nov. 20, 2018
Are Robots Taking Over The Workplace?A new study says humans are still in the firm majority on manufacturing floors (3:35). WCCO Mid-Morning - November 19, 2018
Is The Office Holiday Party Going Away?According to a new study, nearly 35 percent of companies surveyed say they won't have a holiday party this year (2:23). WCCO Mid-Morning - November 9, 2018
What’s The Best Temperature To Keep The Office At?In your office, do you have people who are always hot, and those who are always cold? The news team discusses. (2:54) WCCO Mid-Morning – Oct. 30, 2018
Most Workers Say They’re Tired On The Job Very Or Somewhat OftenOnly 2 percent said they never work while they're tired (1:59). WCCO Mid-Morning - October 23, 2018
Do You Have A ‘Toxic’ Boss? You’re Not AloneA new survey shows that 76% of Americans say they currently or have recently had a toxic boss. The news team discusses. (3:05) WCCO Mid-Morning – Oct. 17, 2018
When Do We ‘Peak’?When do people peak? New research in the journal Nature has some good news for those of us who worry that we need to peak by age 45. The news team discusses. (3:03) WCCO Mid-Morning – Oct. 12, 2018
When Do We ‘Peak’?When do people peak? New research in the journal Nature has some good news for those of us who worry that we need to peak by age 45. The news team discusses. (3:03) WCCO Mid-Morning – Oct. 12, 2018
Would You Quit A Job Over Your Commute?A new survey from global staffing firm Robert Half shows nearly a fourth of workers have left a job because of a bad commute. People in Chicago, Miami, New York and San Francisco were the most likely to quit for that reason (2:37). WCCO Mid-Morning - September 25, 2018
Married Men Outearn All Other WorkersAt their income peak at age 47, married men are earning an average of about $86,000 per year (2:55). WCCO Mid-Morning - September 20, 2018
Millennials Say They Want To Earn $80K To Be HappyThat's up $30,000 since 2016 (2:06). WCCO Mid-Morning - September 13, 2018
Interview: Making Blue Collar Careers More Appealing To Younger GenerationsThe trade industry is bracing for a shortage of workers. In just two years, manufacturers will have created more than three-million new jobs. Last week, industry leaders met in Minneapolis at the Trades Gap Summit. They talked about finding ways to make blue collar careers more appealing to the younger generation. The Summit was sponsored by Bridgeworks - a group that studies generational differences. (3:09) WCCO Mid-Morning – Sept. 11, 2018
Want More Money? You Need To QuitA chief economist at the job site Glassdoor told CBS MoneyWatch there is a growing wage gap between people who are staying in their jobs and people who are switching (3:14). WCCO Mid-Morning - September 11, 2018
Degrees That Give You The Biggest Bang For Your BuckActuarial science, zoology, nuclear engineering, health prepartory programs, and applied math top the list. At the bottom: the arts (3:28). WCCO Mid-Morning - September 11, 2018
Why Teachers Love To TeachTeachers see work as more than a job, and are capable of change as the situation demands it (3:11). WCCO Mid-Morning - September 4, 2018
Many Believe They Would Do Well With 4-Day Work WeekA new study that shows half of employees feel they could complete their work in 4 days (3:01). WCCO Mid-Morning - September 4, 2018
General Mills Praised For Expanding Maternity LeaveStarting in January, new mothers will be able to take 18 to 20 weeks of full pay maternity leave (3:26). WCCO Mid-Morning - August 30, 2018

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