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• Which state has the highest percentage of people who walk or bike to work? If you said New York, you'd be wrong! It's actually Alaska at 8.9%. New York comes second at 6.9%. If D.C. were a state, it would lead the way at 14.8%. Why Alaska? They have some of the highest gas prices in the nation. They also have numerous communities that aren't linked by drivable roads.
• During an average lifespan, an American worker spends 90,000 hours at work. They also hold up to eight different jobs before the age of 40. An average wheeled office chair is rolled about eight miles per year. Lost a file at work? Workers spend an average of just under an hour per day looking for lost or misplaced items.
• Tuesday is the day of the week that most offices are full across the country. Throughout the year, Tuesday only has an 11% absenteeism rate, the best-attended day of the five-day work week. It makes sense. People cut out on Friday to get an early start on the weekend, and no one likes the Monday blues.
• Is there a hidden job market out there? Some studies show that between 70 – 80% of workers ended up in their position thanks to networking. That means 70 – 80% of jobs are not even listed! The most sure-fire way to get a job was an internal referral. Only 7% of applicants have one, but they made up 40% of new hires!
• Are you chilly at work? Tell your boss that it actually hurts productivity. Studies show that when offices keep their temperatures cooler (around 67 degrees), workers make 44% more errors. That's compared to an office temperature ten degrees warmer (around 77 degrees). Another productivity hack? Have a short commute or walk/bike to work! These workers are happier on average.