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Record number of Americans to skip work on Monday after the Super Bowl

A record-breaking number of Americans plan to take off work the Monday after the Super Bowl, with over 22.5 million expected to miss work, according to a new Harris Poll.
This number is up 40% from last year, when 18.8 million workers planned to be out on Monday.
Additionally, 4.8 million workers will swap shifts with a co-worker to avoid working that day.
A survey by UKG reveals that 43% of employed Americans believe the day after the Super Bowl should be a national holiday.

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WTXF

Philly professor lets students skip final exam after Super Bowl victory

There was more on the line than a Super Bowl win for some Philadelphia accounting students this Sunday.

11 days ago

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The US Sun

Super Bowl hangover sets record as millions of fans skip work after Eagles win

SUPER BOWL fans crowning their heroes and drowning their sorrows have set an incredible ‘hangover’ record. More than 22.5million people across the USA took Monday off work to recover – the biggest mass absence EVER after the showpiece game. GettyThe city of Philadelphia came alive after the Eagles’ triumph on Sunday[/caption] APRejoicing from Eagles supporters spilled out along Broad Street[/caption] ReutersThis fan added some hair flair to the …

12 days ago

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CW33 Dallas / Ft. Worth

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Super Bowl 'flu'? Record number of employees didn't go to work Monday, poll suggests

(NEXSTAR) – A record number of Americans are reportedly coming down with a severe case of the Mondays after Sunday night's Super Bowl, according to a new poll. A survey conducted by The Harris Poll on behalf of workplace solutions firm UKG in January indicated that an estimated 22.6 million Americans were planning to be absent from work on the Monday after the Super Bowl. Just over half claimed they were planning to ask for the day off in advanc…

13 days ago

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Vice

A Record Number of People Called Out of Work for Super Bowl Monday

If we ever needed more proof that the Monday after the Super Bowl should be a national holiday, just take a look at the number of people who are calling out “sick” today. Courtesy of some statistics provided by UKG, an HR platform, it’s expected that a record number of U.S. employees will be calling out with the case of the Mondays on February 10. How much? How about 22.6 million people are expected to take “a sick day” today. This is a hugeeee …

13 days ago·New York, United States

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RELEVANT Magazine

The Monday After the Super Bowl is the Worst, and Now There’s Data to Prove It

The Monday after the Super Bowl follows a familiar pattern: sluggish employees, a spike in “mysterious illnesses” and a general sense that productivity will not be making an appearance. Now there’s data to back it up. According to a new study, 55% of Americans think today should be a national holiday. The research found that nearly 60% of people struggle to function after the big game and 41% rank this as one of the worst Mondays of the year. Be…

13 days ago

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Audacy

22.6 million employees planned to miss work today. Will Super Bowl Monday become a holiday?

If you’re struggling to power through the day after the Big Game, recovering from late-night celebrations and battling the aftermath of too many snacks, you’re definitely not alone.

13 days ago·Philadelphia, United States

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