Sick Days

Cost of Sickness Set to Rise as Statutory Sick Pay Rules Change

This year marked the final National Sickie Day under the current legal framework, with changes to sick pay rules looming.

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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