February is American Heart Month, and I’ve partn February is American Heart Month, and I’ve partnered with @MedIQCME and Duke Health to raise awareness about atrial fibrillation (AFib), also known as irregular heartbeat which affects 12 million people.My father was diagnosed with AFib and my family has a history of this condition, so I do my best to learn as much as I can about it.

I’ve learned that when the atrium’s squeezing becomes irregular, blood doesn’t flow as smoothly through the heart and clots can form. Those clots can travel to the brain, disrupting the oxygen supply and causing a stroke. People with AFib are at approximately 5 times greater risk for stroke than those with regular heartbeats. Stroke is a leading cause of death and also of serious, long-term disability. It is essential to get to a hospital quickly if you suspect a stroke in yourself or others.Learn the acronym FAST to recognize the signs of stroke: 

F = Face. Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?

A = Arms. Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward? 

S = Speech. Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Is the speech slurred or strange?

T= Time. If you see any of these signs, call 9-1-1 right away.

Take this survey (link in bio) for the chance to win 1 of 5 $100 VISA gift cards—takes less than 10 minutes.

Thanks, @mediqcme, and Duke Heart. Supported by an educational grant from the Bristol Myers Squibb and Pfizer Alliance.
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Career, Cubicle Life, The Water Cooler · March 20, 2013

March Madness: Survey Shows Office Betting Is Acceptable


March Madness: Survey Shows Office Betting Is AcceptableWhile everyone is gearing up to finalize their brackets for March Madness and college basketball, a recent study performed by Vault indicates that office betting, however shameful or against office protocol and procedures, is commonplace amongst most professional office environments.

In an email which I received last week, numbers were unveiled regarding the amount of people who actually participate in office betting amongst employees. Vault, a career intelligence company, reflects in their 2013 Office Betting Survey, that while betting is frowned upon at work, most employees still indulge in it while being on company time. In the study, 70% admitted that they get their bet on while at work in the office pool, and 81% admitted knowing that at least one of their coworkers bet while at work. A staggering 79% of the respondents believe that it is okay to bet while at work.

As a matter of fact, the study shows that office betting is a way to ease relationships in while at work:

“I think it’s a recreational activity that allows co-workers to engage in something together outside of the main focus on workplace responsibilities and could possibly enhance rapport and workplace morale.” Other statements in favor of office betting included:

·         “I see nothing wrong with it. It seems it could be a good bonding experience.”

·         “I think it is important that the focus of the bets is never driven by the money itself, because its objective is to give a chance to build good relationships.”

·         “I have run office pools, and the impact has always been positive and my efforts always appreciated by my bosses throughout the years.”

·         “I made friends and got to meet people from the company that I would never meet otherwise.”

The results show that sports dominate office betting pools. March Madness is the most common focus of workplace wagers, with 69% of survey respondents admitting to filling out an office bracket. However, football is overall the most popular sport to gamble on at work – 60% of employees said they bet on the Super Bowl and 37% also reported participating in pools based on the NFL’s regular weekly games. A co-worker’s pregnancy (17%) was the most common non-sporting event, following by award shows (8%) and TV reality competitions, like “Top Chef” and “American Idol” (4%).

The costs to enter these pools are low – 38% reported that entry fees are $10 or less; 19% said the entry fee hovered between $11 and $25; and another 17% said the price of participation is no more than $5. Only 33% of those surveyed said they have actually won an office betting pool; but those winners aren’t likely to leave their jobs anytime soon, with jackpots reported at $51-100 (22%), $101-200 (15%) and $201-300 (15%).

I am not sure about you, but I must admit that I’ve placed a bet or two at the office during my cubicle chronicles. Both Fantasy Football and NCAA Basketball Brackets were something that I wagered on. We also had pools pertaining to pregnancy due dates of coworkers and other items that were all done within fun. No one took them too seriously.

Looking back on it, I never considered any of this hardcore betting activity at all.

For those of you who work in the office, do you bet with your other coworkers? Is office betting against the rules where you work, or is it a practice people participate in because they know there are no real consequences in terms of management action?

What are your thoughts?

About Vault 

Vault.com is the source of employer and university rankings, ratings and reconnaissance for highly credentialed, in-demand candidates. Vault.com is organized by profession, industry, company and schools. Vault profiles, rankings and assessment tools deliver the insider perspective and career research candidates need to successfully match themselves to the best available job, employer and career opportunity. The Vault.com website features profiles on more than 4,500 employers, 4,000 universities and hundreds of industries and professions including the law, finance, accounting and consulting sectors.  Founded in 1996, Vault.com is the only career resource of its kind and attracts more than 1,000 employer and recruiter advertisers, more than 1,200 school and institutional subscribers and millions of individual visitors and members.

 


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  1. Raijean says

    March 20, 2013 at 12:56 pm

    This is funny! Betting has been taking place so long in the workforce that I don’t really think it’s a way to stop it, even if you wanted to.

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February is American Heart Month, and I’ve partn February is American Heart Month, and I’ve partnered with @MedIQCME and Duke Health to raise awareness about atrial fibrillation (AFib), also known as irregular heartbeat which affects 12 million people.My father was diagnosed with AFib and my family has a history of this condition, so I do my best to learn as much as I can about it.

I’ve learned that when the atrium’s squeezing becomes irregular, blood doesn’t flow as smoothly through the heart and clots can form. Those clots can travel to the brain, disrupting the oxygen supply and causing a stroke. People with AFib are at approximately 5 times greater risk for stroke than those with regular heartbeats. Stroke is a leading cause of death and also of serious, long-term disability. It is essential to get to a hospital quickly if you suspect a stroke in yourself or others.Learn the acronym FAST to recognize the signs of stroke: 

F = Face. Ask the person to smile. Does one side of the face droop?

A = Arms. Ask the person to raise both arms. Does one arm drift downward? 

S = Speech. Ask the person to repeat a simple phrase. Is the speech slurred or strange?

T= Time. If you see any of these signs, call 9-1-1 right away.

Take this survey (link in bio) for the chance to win 1 of 5 $100 VISA gift cards—takes less than 10 minutes.

Thanks, @mediqcme, and Duke Heart. Supported by an educational grant from the Bristol Myers Squibb and Pfizer Alliance.
Another flower arranging therapy Reel, this time w Another flower arranging therapy Reel, this time with roses and a little Stevie Wonder. I could do this all day! 🌹 #traderjoes #flowers #roses #therapy #selfcare
Mimosas, beignets, and Benedicts, oh my! Brunch is Mimosas, beignets, and Benedicts, oh my! Brunch is my absolute favorite meal and @louieswinedive in Clayton treated us so well! I will definitely be back. 

#brunch #stl #stlouis #food #stlfoodie #hosted
Brunch vibes. #latergram #brunch #stl #stlouis Brunch vibes. #latergram #brunch #stl #stlouis
A generous heart is always open, always ready to r A generous heart is always open, always ready to receive our going and coming. In the midst of such love, we need never fear abandonment. This is the most precious gift true love offers – the experience of knowing we always belong.” — bell hooks
One more week before she goes back to school for h One more week before she goes back to school for her second semester. Reppin #stl and @seriessixcompany. 

#stlouis #collegekid #stlmade #mykid
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It was about a mellow mood & self-care for me toda It was about a mellow mood & self-care for me today as I spent the first day of the year taking care of my mind, body, and soul. It went something like this…. #newyear #selfcare #overforty #fortyish
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