Because of the credit crunch, six out of 10 people are worried about losing their job in 2009.

Thus, to save themselves from the axe looming over their head, 40 percent of office goers are working extra hours, making an effort to talk to senior colleagues and dressing more professionally.

In fact, some of them are even resorting to flirting with their boss to gain favour.

The poll revealed that workers in Gloucester were the most likely flirt to keep their jobs, with eight percent thinking of resorting to the tactic, compared to the national average of one percent.

However, 42 percent of those surveyed in UK, fear financial ruin if they became unemployed.

The Chartered Institute of Personnel and Development (CIPD) predicted that this year, 1,600 people could lose their jobs every day.