Do you feel guilty when calling in sick at work? This might be why...
As many as half of people report working when sick. The reasons for this are complex, experts say.
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"Younger generations do have higher expectations about how employers should treat them and consider their wellbeing."
— Prof Sir Cary Cooper , Academic
"These people feel a strong desire to keep showing up."
— Dr Audrey Tang , Academic
"In a healthy work environment, people should be able to have open and honest conversations about wellbeing and sick days."
— Dr Tara Quinn-Cirillo , Academic
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As many as half of people report working when sick. The reasons for this are complex, experts say.
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