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More than half of Irish companies ignore workers' birthdays - survey

In a shock revelation the survey also showed employees would love a day off as a birthday gesture from their bosses.

FEWER THAN HALF of Irish companies acknowledge their employees’ birthdays according to a new survey of 200 office workers.

The survey conducted by office supplies provider Viking also showed almost 80 per cent of office workers say they would appreciate their birthday being celebrated in the workplace with the majority citing a day off as the most sought after gesture.

Three quarters of workers admit to going on a big night out to celebrate their birthday, despite having to be in work the following morning.

The survey revealed that more than half of birthday celebrations are paid for by colleagues chipping in together, with almost half of office workers contributing over 10 euros.

This one made us sad – one in ten employees provide their own birthday cake in the office.

The gift of a day off was the obvious preferred choice of respondents at 38 per cent, just ahead of a small bonus with cakes and flowers following behind.

“Employers would do well to take note of these findings,” commented Michael Walby, Director of Viking in Ireland. “For the cost of just a simple cake or flowers, marking an employee’s birthday can mean a lot in terms of improving office morale and thus productivity.”

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    Jan 22nd 2017, 12:08 PM

    Garden looks a bit naff.

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    Jan 22nd 2017, 12:23 PM

    It does, it’s disappointing to look at. Bland, vacant & overlooked, it’s exposed and seems to lack seating and focus.

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    Jan 22nd 2017, 12:30 PM

    Yes I agree it’s overlooked to look at

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    Jan 22nd 2017, 12:46 PM

    Fiona, courtyard gardens, indeed courtyards, do tend to be overlooked. Pretty much unavoidable. Just what a private outdoor pool is for, in a New York winter, is another matter. Oh, of course, a demonstration of wealth.

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    Jan 22nd 2017, 12:53 PM

    Their not safe from the paparazzi drones on that balcony haha

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    Jan 22nd 2017, 2:19 PM

    @Joseph Siddall: Have to seen a new york summer ? you would be crying for the swimming pool.

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    Jan 22nd 2017, 1:32 PM

    A news article about a “paparazzi proof building”. Does anyone see the ironry in this ?

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    Jan 23rd 2017, 1:57 AM

    @Mike Dowling: haha true, it even lists the street address

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    Jan 22nd 2017, 12:55 PM

    best bit is the carpark

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    Jan 22nd 2017, 12:49 PM

    That graden looks asylum ish. What a sterile block of sterility

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    Jan 22nd 2017, 5:15 PM

    Its a great location. Near the river and overlooking ellis island. No skyscrapers in greenwich so i bet some of those penthouses have spectacular views and river breezes. Wow. A stones throw from east village too. Manhatten is crazy now. Min price anywhere is 1 million dollars.

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    Jan 22nd 2017, 7:06 PM

    Disgusting how unequal society that is. Just fat cat Wall St. Dudes and Gals can afford that but it’s not right

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