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Seven Out of 10 Workers Surveyed Say Recession Has Had Some Positive Career Impact
May 22nd, 2009
Although the downturn has proven tough for workers, those who are still employed say they're gaining more from the experience than just managing to keep their jobs. Seventy-seven percent of professionals interviewed cited at least one positive effect the recession has had on their jobs, including the ability to tackle new projects (53 percent), assume additional responsibility (52 percent) and take on more challenging work (52 percent). But according to most respondents, the extra work has yet to be formally rewarded: Only 12 percent said they have received promotions. The national survey included responses from 457 workers 18 years of age or older and employed full or...
Source: Health Business Week (2009-05-22)
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