Survey Coverage

Study shows employees want, need additional education to embrace AI

While employers know they need to add staff with a strong combination of AI and critical thinking skills, almost 75% say they struggle to find that combined skill set, and that employees will need additional training and education.

Consumer Report's best and worst airlines

A Consumer Reports survery found the best and worst airlines. surveying over 17,000 of its members about nearly 33,000 flights.

Wake County recommends $11.8 million to fund affordable housing

Wake County leaders on Tuesday recommended $11.8 million in funding for six affordable housing projects in Cary, Knightdale, Raleigh and Rolesville.

Survey: Wake County residents find cost of living, affordable housing to be top issues

On Monday, Wake County leaders are learning more about what locals consider to be the top concerns for quality of life in one of the most growing areas of the state.

Joe Fisher, WRAL reporter

Across U.S., manufacturing execs are worried about a recession

A newly released survey of top executives at U.S. manufacturing firms shows that there are significant concerns a recession is coming.

Companies face trouble: ‘Total Experience’ lacking at many firms for customers and employees, survey finds

DURHAM – Avaya (NYSE: AVYA) released the results of an online market research study that sought to find best practices […]

Residents give Raleigh high marks as a place to live in community survey

In November of 2020, the city partnered with ECT Institute to gauge community satisfaction on a range of issues that impacting quality of life.

Trump tops 'Most Admired Man' list

18 percent of the respondents named President Donald Trump as the "most admired man in America.".

Survey: Americans resolving to be smarter about money in 2021

The pandemic hurt the finances of many Americans, and a new survey says they're making resolutions to be smarter about money in 2021.

Millions of Americans plan to relocate to more affordable areas amid pandemic

According to a survey conducted by Upwork, about 14 to 23 million U.S. households -- up to 11.5% -- plan to move to a different city or region.

How to connect with co-workers when working remotely

According to a recent survey by the Morning Consult, 58 percent of remote workers feel like they are disconnected from their co-workers. Here are five tips to connect with your co-workers from a distance and maintain your valuable work friendships.

Report: Americans showing less interest in Halloween candy this year

Gen-Z and millennials are more likely than boomers to say COVID-19 will impact their Halloween plans this year.

Survey: Willingness to give CPR drops during coronavirus pandemic

A survey looked at strangers willingness to do CPR both before and after the pandemic started.

Most Americans plan to vote early this election, poll reveals

According to the NBC SurveyMonkey Weekly Tracking Poll, 52% of adults intend to vote early.

New poll: Majority of Americans doubtful November election will be fair, equal

A majority of American adults intend to vote early in-person or vote by mail this November as the coronavirus pandemic threatens to upend the way Americans cast their ballots, according to new data from the NBC's SurveyMonkey Weekly Tracking Poll.

By Melissa Holzberg and Ben Kamisar

Less than half of Americans willing to get a COVID-19 vaccine, poll reveals

According to the NBC News/SurveyMonkey Weekly Tracking Poll, the majority of Americans are either unsure about getting a COVID-19 vaccine or don't want one at all.

Make the most of your lunch breaks at home with these tips

At least part of the time, a Gallup survey from May says nearly seven in 10 people are working in household areas. Here are five productive things to do when taking that much-needed break.

10 fittest cities in the United States

The American College of Sports Medicine has partnered with the Anthem foundation to determine America's fittest cities.

Popularity of spicy chicken sandwich leads GrubHub's '2020 State of the Plate'

The explosion of interest in the spicy chicken sandwich by fast food restaurants leads the way in GrubHub's "2020 State of the Plate" survey.

Firms are bracing for revenue decline in 2020: CFO survey

The CFO Survey, a new collaboration of Duke University’s Fuqua School of Business and the Federal Reserve Banks of Richmond and Atlanta, was conducted from June 15-26 among financial decision-makers in firms of varying sizes and across industries.

Survey: At least 25% of Americans won't ever return to the gym

OnePoll surveyed over 2,000 people for the results. Nearly a quarter of Americans said they will avoid gyms post-coronavirus.

Raleigh's most popular dog breeds of 2020

Rover surveyed 1,000 U.S. pet parents to examine how they picked the right breed for their family.

Encroachment issue holds up Cary home sale

5 On Your Side's Monica Laliberte is looking into a property line dispute in Cary that offers a lesson in real estate for everyone.

His driveway is on her property, and it's holding up her sale

There's an old saying "good fences make good neighbors."

Monica Laliberte, WRAL executive producer/5 on Your Side reporter

Survey says most don't want money spent on events for July 4th

A new WalletHub survey found two-thirds of Americans think local governments should not use taxpayer dollars for fireworks displays because of the tough economic times.