Jo joined Cathedral Appointments over 25 years ago and now leads the business alongside Clodagh, who joined the company in 2021. Jo is a local employment expert and a former board member of Exeter’s leading business membership organisation, Exeter Chamber. She is also a Fellow of the Recruitment and Employment Confederation (REC) and has an Associated CIPD membership.
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Are we facing an epidemic with sick policies?
Posted in Employers
Posted by
Joanne Caine
Published on 17 August, 2023
It’s been really interesting to see how the working world has changed since the pandemic, in more ways than one! And in a recent survey from Softworks.com, it seems more people are finding it harder than ever to take sick days whilst working from home or remotely.
We must address this disparaging gap between employers and employees! With 96% saying their organisational culture affects their decision in taking a sick day, something has to change.
84% said they shouldn’t be working when sick, but 79% also said they felt the pressure to do so.
While yes, it’s probably easier now to work from home, and better for the team, while struggling with a cold - but just because you can, doesn’t mean you should.
When polled on our Linkedin, 63% of people felt that it was time for a review of sick policies, while 12% felt they were fine as they are.
With more employees looking for better benefits and stronger culture, it could be time to shake up your sick policy and make it fit for the working world today.
Managing Director
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