'Sickies' falls to less than a day a year as Britons fear for jobs
SICK days have hit an all-time low in Britain as workers fear absenteeism could cost them their jobs.
Staff took less than one day off for colds and flu on average last year – saving the economy £801million.
It is the lowest rate of absenteeism for minor ailments since the annual Fisherman’s Friend Cold and Flu Survey started in 2008.
Six years ago, the average was five days off a year. The poll of 2,000 UK adults also found that eight in 10 workers have not had a sick day off so far this year.
Rob Metcalfe, of Fisherman’s Friend, said: “Many workers believe that if jobs are under threat, those that have shown the most commitment will stand the greatest chance of keeping their positions.”
