Sick Days

Running on Empty: The UK Industries Facing a Burnout Timebomb

UK businesses lost nearly 149 million working days to sickness in 2024, with burnout linked to long hours and excessive overtime.

‘National Sickie Day’ Exposed as a Media Myth, Data Shows

While the UK’s absence rates are rising, they remain lower than some European nations, like Germany's average 20 sick days per year.

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