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Hourly workers are "rusting out" on the job amid dissatisfaction, survey finds

A survey by scheduling software provider Deputy found one in seven hourly workers feel merely "ok" about their jobs, a sign that researchers say can lead to lackluster performance. CBS News' MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo explains the concept of "rusting out."

Published August 13, 2026, 12:17 AM
Updated August 13, 2026, 12:35 AM1.9K
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Hourly workers are "rusting out" on the job amid dissatisfaction, survey finds

A survey by scheduling software provider Deputy found one in seven hourly workers feel merely "ok" about their jobs, a sign that researchers say can lead to lackluster performance. CBS News' MoneyWatch reporter Megan Cerullo explains the concept of "rusting out."

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