Sandra Moran talks with HR Work Break about how Super Sick Monday’s absenteeism is growing and currently around 14 to 18% of the US work population or 18-24 million people will call out sick on the Monday following the Super Bowl – causing a business disruption for many organizations.
Moran discusses why employers need to embrace flexible, empathetic management strategies and she highlights the impact of these mass callouts on employers, particularly those with deskless workers, and suggested offering incentives such as shift premiums or flexible scheduling to mitigate the issue.
A key highlight of the discussion was around the potential of technology and digitalization to improve employee experience, emphasizing the importance of open communication, personalization, and data analysis – Moran drives home the point that digitalization can help employers better understand their employees’ needs and preferences, leading to a more enhanced work experience.