Many Admit They Lie At Work, Survey Finds

Many Admit They Lie At Work, Survey Finds

CHICAGO -- The adage "believe half of what you see and none of what you hear" would seem to be good advice to follow at work.

In a recent survey by CareerBuilder.com, 19 percent of workers who were asked admit they tell lies at the office at least once a week. And nearly a-quarter of managers said they've fired an employee for being dishonest.

Workers who admit being caught in a lie at work give a variety of reasons for playing fast-and-loose with the truth. Some lie to explain missed days or late arrivals. Others fib to protect other employees or to get co-workers in trouble.

Although it may be a cliche, honesty really is the best policy. The majority of hiring managers -- 85 percent -- said they're less likely to promote an employee who has lied to them or other members of the organization.