Are you one of those people who prides themselves on never taking a sick day?
In other words, are you one of those people who spends approximately 157 work days each year coughing and spluttering over your colleagues?
It’s also known as ‘presenteeism’ and some scientists have analysed 61 studies across 34 different countries to find out what it says about you.
Interested in why some people still go to work when they’re ill, while others always stay home, Dr. Mariella Miraglia of the University of East Anglia and Gary Johns of Concordia University analysed data provided by over 175,000 people.
They first identified the main reasons for presenteeism, and then… Read the full story