Working while you are sick costs the economy

Forcing yourself to work while feeling ill actually costs the economy more than if you took the time off to recover properly. — TNS

People working through illness rather than taking the day off is costing the UK economy billions of pounds every year, according to new analysis from the United Kingdom.

It comes as UK charity The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) called for a “transition to a health-led economy”, with employers expected to do more to ensure good workplace health.