How appropriate is it to drink alcohol in the following circumstances (Entertaining clients or potential clients after hours, Holiday parties, Lunches with a client or prospect who expects wine, beer, or alcohol, Celebrations of a major business success, Birthday or retirement parties, Lunches with the average client or prospect, Staff lunches or meetings during regular work hours

Top reasons companies are planning to decrease their original salary projections (% indicated organization is undergoing cost reductions, % has concerns about the economy, % is reacting to lower increases planned by its competitors)

Top reasons companies are planning to increase their original salary projections (% indicated economic recovery, higher increases provided by their competitors, their expectations for corporate performance are better than initially forecast)

% of Canadian organizations will not provide a holiday gift or bonus, % of employers will provide their employees with a holiday gift or bonus at the end of this year, % will provide cash, gift card or certificate, gift chosen by the company

% of party organizers have not considered any cost-cutting measures, % said they would plan for less expensive entertainment or venues, % said they hold the party on company premises to cut costs, % said they would hold the party on a weeknight rather than the weekend, % would invite employees only rather than significant others or family members, % would hold the party during the day rather than the evening.