SocietyWhat does being afraid to take sick leave reveal about workplace culture?

Research suggests that roughly one-third to half of people in the UK continue working while ill. Experts link presenteeism to strong work-based identity, fear of seeming weak or lazy, and workplace cultures that reward endurance over health. Younger workers are more likely to regard mental health as part of overall health.

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