Sherry Taylor

Q: A new survey found that you can usually get about 41% of your coworkers to do this with you?

A: Participate in a March Madness Office Pool

 

 

A new survey found the numbers on the average March Madness pool.  Check ’em out . . .

  1. The average entry fee is $22.44.  So you’ll probably want to make yours either $20 or $25.
  1. You’ll get about 41% of your coworkers to enter.
  1. Men are more likely to participate than women.
  1. Make sure there’s a good prize.  75% of people say they’d be motivated to participate in an office pool if there was a chance to win money.

The survey also found 76% of people will check March Madness scores during work hours . . . and 53% will stream some games on their computers during work.

(PR Newswire)

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