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Bosses set for National Sickie Day



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Published Date: 04 February 2008
BOSSES were said to be braced for a huge increase in absenteeism today as workers are set to be hit by poor weather, post-Christmas and pre-summer blues.
The first Monday in February has been dubbed "National Sickie Day" by some commentators, with surveys suggesting that over 300,000 workers will call in sick, costing the economy millions of pounds.

Peter Mooney, spokesman for Employersafe, which monitors staff absenteeism, said: "It is a well-known fact in the business world that the first Monday of February is deemed the worst in terms of absenteeism.

"Psychologists claim National Sickie Day is the result of a combination of factors, including bad weather, long, dark nights and the seemingly never-ending wait until summer."

Meanwhile, research has discovered only one in four workers is content with the level of benefits they receive.



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  • Last Updated: 03 February 2008 9:13 PM
  • Source: The Scotsman
  • Location: Edinburgh
  • Related Topics: Office and workplace
 
1

Roberta Burns,

04/02/2008 01:09:52
If bosses are bracing themselves for sickie day, then they will have covered themselves - guaranteed.
2

Boy Wonder,

04/02/2008 07:57:10
I'd comment on this ... but I'm too sick today!
3

TimW1234,

Ottawa, Canada 04/02/2008 11:39:19
I'd say that 90% of the Scottish and English Parliaments are mentally ill and should seek help SOONEST.
4

yockel,

04/02/2008 12:08:37
"Meanwhile, research has discovered only one in four workers is content with the level of benefits they receive" and how many employers?
5

Bien E. Bien,

04/02/2008 14:16:19
National Sickie Day? This will be something to reminisce about in a few years time when your job has been outsourced to India.

 

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