Article - 30% of staff have or would call in sick to work despite feeling healthy

A recent study highlights that 30% of employees have either called in sick despite feeling well or would consider doing so. This raises important questions about workplace culture, wellbeing, and the factors influencing absenteeism and presenteeism.

While traditional sickness absence policies focus on managing time off, organisations must also consider the reasons behind unnecessary sick days. Stress, burnout, and disengagement can all contribute, often signalling deeper issues within workplace wellbeing strategies.

Rather than viewing this trend as a simple case of avoiding work, employers should see it as an opportunity to strengthen support systems, improve psychological safety, and foster a culture where employees feel valued, heard, and motivated to be present - both physically and mentally.

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30% of staff have or would call in sick to work despite feeling healthy - Employee BenefitsAlmost a third (30%) of employees have admitted that they have or would consider ‘pulling a sickie’ to miss work, despite feeling healthy, according to research from MetLife UK. Almost a third (30%) of employees have admitted that they have or would consider ‘pulling a sickie’ to miss work, despi...employeebenefits.co.uk