November 9, 2009
Monday is the most common day for sickies, err... sorry, workplace sickness absence, new research has revealed.
A study by HR consultants Mercer found a third of all sick leave is taken on a Monday. So if you are reading this tomorrow, after being off on Monday, you are not alone by any means. Surprisingly, Friday was the least likely day to be taken as sick leave. Not in Guru's office it wasn't - most Fridays it was like the Mary Celeste.
Most sick days occur in January which, according to Guru's calculations, means that Monday 4, 11, 18 and 25 of January 2010 will be very quiet. In fact, I wouldn't bother coming in on those days.
And what's this? The survey also has the amazing revelation that women take 25% more sick leave than men. Who would have thought it? Do disciples have any explanation for this startling statistic?
A study by HR consultants Mercer found a third of all sick leave is taken on a Monday. So if you are reading this tomorrow, after being off on Monday, you are not alone by any means. Surprisingly, Friday was the least likely day to be taken as sick leave. Not in Guru's office it wasn't - most Fridays it was like the Mary Celeste.
Most sick days occur in January which, according to Guru's calculations, means that Monday 4, 11, 18 and 25 of January 2010 will be very quiet. In fact, I wouldn't bother coming in on those days.
And what's this? The survey also has the amazing revelation that women take 25% more sick leave than men. Who would have thought it? Do disciples have any explanation for this startling statistic?
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Comments (2)
In many organisations it's more acceptable to take a day off for sickness than a day off to look after a child.
Most women are the primary carers.
Put the two together and you have your explanation.
Posted by TheHRD | November 9, 2009 8:19 AM
Posted on November 9, 2009 08:19
It can only be because of the huge female following of the BoomTown Rats in the early 80's. Those young female fans are now of child bearing age and thet still "Don't Like Mondays".
Posted by Buxton72 | November 9, 2009 9:11 AM
Posted on November 9, 2009 09:11