People "less inclined" to take time off work
6.10.2008
Fewer people are taking time off sick because of current economic conditions, research by a private medical insurance provider has found.
A survey by HSA revealed that 83 per cent of people said they were feeling the effects of the credit crunch, while 42 per cent claimed they were less likely to take time off work at the moment.
Of the HR professionals the organisation surveyed, 76 per cent stated that fears over the security of their jobs would mean employees were less likely to take time off sick.
Commenting on the findings, Clare Lee, spokeswoman for HSA, said people were "less inclined" to take time off, due to concerns about losing their jobs.
Additionally, fewer people appear to be willing to "invest in their health", the expert remarked.
"However, this can be costly as neglecting your health can result in illnesses worsening and even long periods of absence from work. People should take a preventative approach to healthcare," Ms Lee said.
Earlier this year, a survey conducted by HSA discovered that 47 per cent of companies believe stress is a key factor employee absence.
A survey by HSA revealed that 83 per cent of people said they were feeling the effects of the credit crunch, while 42 per cent claimed they were less likely to take time off work at the moment.
Of the HR professionals the organisation surveyed, 76 per cent stated that fears over the security of their jobs would mean employees were less likely to take time off sick.
Commenting on the findings, Clare Lee, spokeswoman for HSA, said people were "less inclined" to take time off, due to concerns about losing their jobs.
Additionally, fewer people appear to be willing to "invest in their health", the expert remarked.
"However, this can be costly as neglecting your health can result in illnesses worsening and even long periods of absence from work. People should take a preventative approach to healthcare," Ms Lee said.
Earlier this year, a survey conducted by HSA discovered that 47 per cent of companies believe stress is a key factor employee absence.