10/19/2026
It's the month of October, so let's talk about something a little scary... the ‘Sunday Scaries’! 👻🎃
We often laugh about the Sunday Scaries, that feeling when you realize Monday is right around the corner.
But what happens when that feeling becomes a weekly pattern?
When employees consistently dread returning to work, it's worth asking why.
Do they feel supported, valued, and respected? Is their workload manageable? Are they part of a healthy workplace culture?
Not every case of the Sunday Scaries is about work. But when that dread becomes the norm, it's something leaders should pay attention to.
Workplace culture isn't just about what happens Monday through Friday. It's also about how people feel on Sunday night knowing they're returning to work the next morning.
As leaders, we have an opportunity to create environments where people feel valued, supported, and motivated to show up and do their best.
So here's a question worth reflecting on: When Sunday evening rolls around, how do your employees feel about coming to work on Monday?
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