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Presenteeism Driving Up Costs As Employees Work While Sick

Presenteeism - the practice of working despite being sick - is costing UK employers around £24bn each year.

Number of Retail Staff Working While Unwell Soars Amid Rising Job Insecurity

The phenomenon, known as presenteeism, reached its highest level since the inception of a Retail People Index 18 months prior.

Respiratory infections cost UK businesses £44 Billion annually, report finds

A new report by the Office of Health Economics (OHE) reveals that respiratory infections account for huge productivity losses in the UK.

Simon Garrity: The hidden cost of sickness absence – a growing crisis for UK business

The numbers are stark: British businesses lost £103 billion to employee sickness in 2023...

Louise Lawrence: Presenteeism in the UK workforce challenges economic stability

High levels of sickness absence and presenteeism in the workplace are costing the UK economy over £100 billion annually.

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