Don't talk $*#! at work

14 July 2015 - 02:13
By Reuters

Using foul language might not harm only your reputation but also your chances of promotion. A survey of more than 2000 hiring managers and 3800 workers, across industries and company sizes, found that 64% of the employers would think less of an employee who repeatedly used swear words.About 57% said they would be less likely to promote someone who swore in the office.

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