Dec 25, 2019

Suffering through the sniffles at work

'Tis the season. John MacDougall/AFP via Getty Images

A survey found 88% of professionals expect bonuses this year, but not necessarily fairness. Why not everyone can miss work when they're sick. Plus, a look at the business of the British Christmas staple, the Brussel sprout.

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Many professionals expect bonuses, but not fairness

by Nova Safo

Dec 25, 2019

A new survey of professional workers shows mixed feelings over the end-of-year payouts.

A survey found 88% of professionals expect bonuses this year.

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Workplace Culture

It's "bring your flu to work" season

by Meghan McCarty Carino

Dec 25, 2019

In a new survey 90% of professionals said they do it.

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Big-money sprouts cause Christmas Day stir

by Victoria Craig

Dec 25, 2019

Roasted, sautéed, or boiled, Brussels sprouts are big business at Christmas in the UK. The sprout industry is a nearly $1 billion industry in Britain, and customers tend to pay as much as 30% more this time of year as people rush to stock up. This year, though, Brussels sprout lovers have forked over even […]

Roasted Brussels Sprout leaves with Pecorino.

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David Brancaccio Host

Victoria Craig Host, BBC

Stephen Ryan Senior Producer, BBC

Jonathan Frewin Producer, BBC

Daniel Shin Producer

Meredith Garretson Morbey Senior Producer

Alex Schroeder Producer

Erika Soderstrom Producer

Rose Conlon Producer

Brian Allison Technical Director

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