UK workers take less sick leave than European counterparts

UK employees take less sick days than many of their European counterparts, according to a new study of workplace absence.

Results of The Pan-European Health and Benefits Report by HR consultancy, Mercer, revealed that UK workers take an average of 5.5 days off sick per year, whereas European employees, on average, take 7.4 days off work per year.

The study, which surveyed over 800 companies across 24 European countries, showed that the highest staff absence levels were reported by em... (222 more words)

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