Spherion Snapshot Survey Reveals Most Talked About Television Programs at Work

Spherion Snapshot Survey Reveals Most Talked About Television Programs at Work

American Idol remains at the top, despite fewer workers discussing the program

FT. LAUDERDALE, Fla., May 7 /PRNewswire/ -- American Idol is the most talked about television program in the workplace for the third consecutive year, according to the latest Spherion(R) Workplace Snapshot survey conducted by Harris Interactive(R). Although American Idol remains the most talked about program, slightly fewer workers are now discussing the hit show than in previous years. Only 33 percent of U.S. workers named American Idol as the TV program discussed most often at the workplace, down from 37 percent in 2007. Furthermore, 17 percent discuss the program on company time, a decrease from 21 percent last year and in 2006. Lastly, nine percent engaged in a debate at work over the contestants on American Idol this year, compared to 10 percent in 2007, and three percent in 2006.

What hasn't changed is American workers' view that talking about television can be good for the workplace. This year's survey found that 40 percent of U.S. workers said talking about television at work increases office camaraderie, a slight decrease from 44 percent in 2007. Moreover, 52 percent of workers ages 30-39 believe it increases office camaraderie, more than any other age group.

When it comes to gender, women named American Idol (36 percent) and Dancing with the Stars (21 percent) as the two most discussed TV programs at work, compared to men who said American Idol (30 percent) and Lost (15 percent).

Surprisingly, workers age 65 and older were more likely than any other age group to say they discuss American Idol more than any other show at their workplace, with 42 percent stating so.

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