According to a recent study, the 24th of August is the sickest day of the year in the United States. According to a survey provided by Flamingo, a website that tracks the paid time off that employees take at various employers, the majority of Americans call in sick on August 24. Researchers discovered that 24th August is America’s “sickest” day of the year after analyzing paid sick leave data from various US-based businesses over the last five years. The study also found that late summer had a “significant drop in attendance” compared to winter, which is frequently associated with cold and flu season.
February is the “sickest” month for American workers
The 13th of February was the second most popular day for Americans to call in sick, followed by the 25th of October and the 15th of December. Furthermore, Flamingo discovered that February has been the “sickest” month for American workers for the last five years. During February, firms in the United States experienced an average of 10% of their workers absent due to illness. In terms of the most prevalent reasons for calling in sick, the study found that 54% of American workers had stomach troubles, such as food sickness or a stomach bug. (https://www.voiceoverherald.com/) 25% of people were absent from work owing to the COVID-19 virus, 9% were absent due to stress or worry, and 6% were absent due to physical ailments.
When it came to notifying their managers about taking sick leave, 54% of Americans chose text, including platforms like Slack, WhatsApp, and Messenger
When it came to notifying their managers about taking sick leave, 54% of Americans chose text, including platforms like Slack, WhatsApp, and Messenger. While 33% of employees called their employer to notify them of a sick day, only 12% of Americans issued their notice through email. Only 2% of workers gave no warning and did not notify their superiors while taking a sick day. This isn’t the first study to look at how often Americans take sick days. According to a 2020 Statistica study, 30% of adult respondents who worked or studied did not take any sick leave in the previous 12 months.
In 2022, the number fell somewhat, with 26% of survey respondents reporting that they did not take a single sick day that year. Meanwhile, 15% of respondents said they would take two to three sick days in 2022, while 7% said they would take six to ten days. A poll of 2,000 American workers done by One Poll last year discovered that 32% of respondents don’t feel guilty about calling in sick, while 36% of respondents are inclined to call in sick when they feel sick. According to the poll, Gen-Z and millennials are the most likely to miss work due to illness, while Gen-X and baby boomers are the least likely and willing to work through their sicknesses.
