Super Sick Monday-What’s It All About
Now that the “Big Game” is over, what happens next? Apparently, it’s a phenomenon called Super Sick Monday. According to Business News Daily, record numbers of employees call in sick on the Monday following the game. In fact, about 16.1 million Americans skip on “Super Sick Monday.” And, about 8 million request the day off ahead of time. Well, at least they have the courtesy to plan ahead. Therefore, the record numbers of absences leads many to wonder if the day should be declared a holiday. Of course, plenty of workers think it’s a great idea. But, there’s even a large number of HR managers who agree. A survey by Office Team indicates at least 72% of the managers support making the day a paid holiday. In fact, studies show more than a third of people in management positions take the day off.
And, employees typically say they skip on Super Sick Monday due to fatigue, nausea and hangovers. Businesses in 2020 say the absences cost them $4 billion in decreased productivity. So, is there an argument to be made for the “holiday?” Well, plenty of online petitions circulate. And, lawmakers in some states attempt to introduce bills to designate the day. But, there has yet to be any progress toward making it happen. According to managers, the unplanned aspect of the absence is what causes the most disruption. Therefore, consultants recommend making sure employees feel comfortable asking for the day ahead of time. And, they suggest enticing attendance by hosting a free lunch Monday. Or, in keeping with today’s trends allow people to work from home. So, for now it remains just another Monday or Super Sick Monday. Am I the only one who wishes the game started earlier? And, I also know that will never happen LOL.
The Top 20 Companies for Remote Jobs in North Carolina In 2023
Working remotely is growing exponentially in popularity and opportunities. While it’s not for me, at least not 100% of the time, many many people are fans. In fact, I know several people who would never consider an office job anymore. And for a lot of people, the new year can mean looking for a new job. If that sounds like you then you’ll want to be aware of the companies hiring most work-at-home employees. If you’re in North Carolina and in the market for a remote job, FlexJobs has released its 10th annual “Top 100 Companies to Watch for Remote Jobs” list.
In the study, they note that between 2021 and 2022, “FlexJobs saw a 20% increase in the number of remote job listings on the site, compared with just 12% the previous year. And with the wider adoption of remote work came more variety in job titles and career levels. While a majority of positions were for experienced-level jobs (62%), manager and senior-level roles claimed 32% of the remote job listings. The remaining 6% of postings were attributed to entry-level jobs.”
So, which companies are hiring the most at-home workers right now? Below you’ll find the top 20 companies for remote jobs. While some are household names, others do more of the behind-the-scenes work. And, while many of these companies may not be based in North Carolina, since the work is largely remote, many of them offer jobs for residents. Read the full list from FlexJobs here.
Debbie Nance is the afternoon co-host along with her husband on "The Charlie and Debbie Show" at WSOC, Country 1037 in Charlotte, North Carolina. She has been with the station for 18 years. Debbie is a CMA Award winner for Radio Personality of the Year. And, she has worked in radio for 40 years. Before her current afternoon position, Debbie spent more than a decade as co-host on morning shows in several markets across the Southeast. As a content creator for Country 1037, Debbie writes articles about food, new restaurants in the Carolinas and travel experiences.
