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BRAGGIN’ RIGHTS BREAKFAST QUIZ–AUGUST 24, 2023

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BRAGGIN’ RIGHTS BREAKFAST QUIZ–AUGUST 24, 2023

Q:  According to a recent poll, almost 30% of Americans didn’t do this last year…what is it?

A: Take a sick day

But about 5%, or around 10 million people, took more than 20. And today is the number one day to call in sick…wish we had known that BEFORE we came to work today…

Today’s Winner: Wayne

 

The Most Common Day for Sick Leave Is This Week (shrm.org)

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