Majority of UK workforce went to work while unwell in 2017 - Bupa

Two-thirds (64%) of UK employees have gone into work within the last 12 months despite feeling unwell, while a third (27%) have ignored their doctor's advice to stay at home, research by Bupa has revealed. The percentage of those working while suffering from musculoskeletal issues, such as back and neck ache, was 34% - and 29% endured stress, depression and anxiety while in the workplace. The findings come after the latest government figures (2016) showed sick leave at its lowest since records began in 1993. But with most employers pushing for increased productivity in 2018, Bupa's...