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The survey, developed by staffing firm Accountemps and conducted by an independent research firm, found that more than half of respondents who said they report to the office with the cold or flu (54 per cent) do so because they have too much work to do. Another 33 per cent said they don香蕉视频直播檛 want to use a sick day.
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香蕉视频直播淲orkers often worry about falling behind by taking a sick day, but that mentality may be doing more harm than good,香蕉视频直播� said Koula Vasilopoulos, district president for Accountemps.
香蕉视频直播淎 healthy workplace is a happier, and ultimately more productive, environment. Taking the time to stay home and get better is not only good for your own wellbeing, it also shows consideration for your colleagues, your quality of work, and the overall success of your team.香蕉视频直播�
Vasilopoulos added it香蕉视频直播檚 up to managers to set the example by steering clear of the office when under the weather and ensuring their teams follow suit.
As a possible solution for managing sick days, Vasilopoulos suggested providing remote work options.
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