Figuratively speaking.

• Author: MacIntyre, John
• Position: NEWS

Percentage of respondents who say they could not live without their mobile phones: 45

Rank of 'being their own boss', 'liking the work they do', 'flexible work hours', 'income', 'working fewer hours', and 'taking more vacation', as the most frequently mentioned benefits of owning their own business, according to a recent survey of entrepreneurs on behalf of RBC Financial Group: 1,2,3,4,5,6

Percentage of recruiters who said that the first of the year is the best time for a job seeker to look for a new position, according to a survey by Korn/Ferry International: 41

Percentage of respondents who said spring is the best time: 32

Percentage who said fall: 22

Percentage who said summer: 3

Percentage of administrative professionals who say they could do their boss's job, according to a survey by Simply Hired: 31

Percentage who say they've had to plan personal...