Sick Days

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9 really good reasons to call out sick Annamarie Houlis via Fairygodboss

We’ve all been there: you wake up and realize you’ve caught a nasty bug. But now you have to call out sick — these are 9 good reasons to do so. Read More

Office Life

Would you take a fake sick day from work? This is what people say Kyle Schnitzer

Can sick days be used for when you just don’t feel like working? That’s a never-ending dilemma for workers that’s now a resounding yes. Read More

Advice

This is the right way to call out of work Fairygodboss

When you have to call out of work, it doesn’t have to be awkward. Whether for a sick day, personal day or vacation time, this is how to do it. Read More

Health

3 foods that will make you get the flu faster Christy Burton

Besides getting a flu shot, there are other measures you can take that will prevent the illness – one of them being certain foods to avoid during flu season. Read More

Office Life

This is the day of the week the most people fake sick to miss work Kyle Schnitzer

When it comes to calling out of work, workers will use a sick day as a cloak to mask their current being. From a mental health day, a hangover, to even a job interview, a new study revealed just how American workers are using their sick days for other reasons. Read More

Health

This generation is the most desperate to get back to traveling Jennifer Fabiano

The Millennial generation is most ready to book their next vacation trip, and are being persuaded to do so by discounts from the travel industry. Read More

The Future of Work

This study says mandatory paid sick leave is essential to slowing the pandemic John Anderer

A new study from Georgia State University and Tulane University is proclaiming that guaranteed paid sick leave mandates, like those found in the FFCRA, are an integral aspect of beating COVID-19 in the US. Read More

The Future of Work

How will we use sick days after COVID-19? Experts weigh in Kyle Schnitzer

Cultural preferences like business casual may become very casual and the way we work will likely be different, especially the way workers and companies approach sick days. Read More

Uncategorized

8 signs of respiratory distress that are easy to overlook Georgina Berbari

Be sure to see your healthcare provider to receive diagnosis and treatment if you notice the signs below. It also may help to take first aid or CPR classes. Read More

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