Evidence that more people than ever are taking the time to find a job they enjoy. Working within a company dynamic that they respect this week as news breaks that the average number of sick days taken in the UK has fallen to an all-time low.
According to the latest figures released by the Office for National Statistics, in 2017 employees took an average of 4.1 sick days, compared to 7.2 days in 1993 when records began.
The proportion of working hours lost to sick leave also dropped. Decreasing from 2% in 2016 to just 1.% in 2017.
Rob Shaw, Managing Director at Glu Recruit said: “This is a really positive step in the right direction in terms of productivity, and is indicative of the commitment that team members will show to their role if they feel valued, listened to and motivated.
“And whilst historically financial return was considered the number one reason for turning up day in and day out. Workers are much more attracted to a broader list of benefits in this day and age. This includes opportunities to learn, career progression and a good work/life balance.
“The stats ultimately show that absenteeism is down. No doubt responsible employers are also keeping across their office cultures. This is to ensure that employees feel they can take time off if they need.”
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