A new survey on workplace incivility from the Society for Human Resource Management shows 80% of Virginia workers experienced or witnessed poor treatment because of political opinions in the workplace. Chief Human Resource Officer Jim Link says it doesn't appear it will get better either.Preview: He says companies lose up to $1.2 billion dollars per day in productivity because of workplace conflict. Link says those wishing to solve the problem can learn more at s-h-r-m dot org.
A lottery for tickets to attend this year's National Christmas Tree Lighting ceremony will get underway today. The lottery opens at 10 a.m. and will accept applications through October 30th at 10 a.m. Those who are selected to attend the ceremony will be notified by November 8th. The tree lighting will take place on the Ellipse near the White House on December 5th.