NumBytes 42: Angry Bees

Angry Birds may be a hit game app, but real-life employees are acting like angry worker bees. According to a Corporate Executive Board (CEB) examination of 80 companies' exit surveys, more than 75% of the 4300 workers surveyed said they would not recommend their company to other workers. That's almost double the 42% rate from 2008. CEB noted that the high score likely reflected employees' perceived poor treatment at the hands of the companies during the recession. Since networking generates most job referrals, companies on the receiving end of complaints can often lose out as talented employees head for -- perceived -- better companies.