Rising instances of short term absence from work, through sick leave or just that 'Friday feeling', is an increasing and costly problem facing many businesses, often resulting in:
- Missed shipments
- Missed deadlines
- Decreased productivity
- Reduced output
- Lower morale and greater stress
- More burden on other employees
- Spiralling overtime costs
Employers often find dealing with short-term absence the most difficult. But with two-thirds of working time lost to absence accounted for by short-term absences, it's an issue that should not be ignored.
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