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Half of working parents forced to work extra hours due to children’s dental issues – Bupa
The study found that 45% of parents missed important meetings, deadlines or work commitments due to dental problems.
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World Cup set to drive £681m in lost productivity for UK employers – UKG
Employees and managers said they plan to skip work, turn up tired or hungover, and watch matches on the job.
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One in six UK businesses do not monitor employee absenteeism, report reveals
One in six business owners do not calculate the cost of sickness absence, according to MetLife UK and YuLife’s Prevention Advantage guide.
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Over two-thirds of workers admit to pretending to be well at work – Lime Health
The research found a rise in pleasanteeism, with 69% of employees saying they sometimes, often or always pretend to be fine when they’re not.
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Over a quarter of Brits go to work sick due to guilt, research finds
Data from Coffee Friend found younger workers were the most likely to show up ill, with nearly 30% of 25 to 34-year-olds saying they often worked through illness.
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Resolution Foundation pushes for Statutory Sick Pay extension to lowest earners
The system currently provides a lower level of minimum protection to sick workers than most other OECD countries.