Are
you starting 2012 with leftover vacation time from last year? You’re
not alone. A new survey says seven out of ten employees admit they
didn’t take of all of their vacation in 2011. The research shows that
workers forsake vacation breaks because staffing is lean, workloads are
heavier, job security uncertain, and the job market is weak. Source Link
Those iconic Irish rockers were tops in ticket sales for music tours in 2011. The group U2 leads the Top Ten list with $156 million from U.S. shows. For the first time in years, the list includes mostly newer acts, including Taylor Swift, Kenny Chesney and Lady Gaga, but 2012 promises a return of classic stars with Bruce Springsteen, The Beach Boys and The Rolling Stones hitting the road. Source Link
What’s the number-one phrase that people hope will be left behind in the New Year? According to the annual survey by Lake Superior State University, folks are tired of everything being called “amazing.” Also on the list of overused phrases that should be banished are “baby bump,” “shared sacrifice,” “man cave,” “ginormous” and “the new normal.” Source Link
