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More Than Three-Quarters of Employees Go to Work Sick
April 8, 2010 — More than three-quarters of workers go in to the office or work from home when they are sick, rather than resting at home to recuperate, according to a recent poll.
Of the 33,684 people surveyed by Monster, 28% said they report to work when they are sick because they are afraid they may lose their job. The survey asked “Do you go to work sick?” Key findings:
- Yes, work is too busy for me to miss a day — 35%
- Yes, in this economy, I'm afraid I'd lose my job — 28%
- No, I work from home if I'm sick — 13%
- No, I rest until I feel better — 24%.
“Deciding whether to come to work sick or not can be a very emotional issue for some,” said Jeff Quinn, senior research director at Monster.com. “People try to balance urgent recommendations from health organizations to limit the spread of H1N1 by staying home, with the fear of risking their job security in this economy.”
About the Survey
The results of the current Monster Global Poll are based on votes cast by Monster visitors from Feb. 1–8, 2010. Only one vote per user is counted toward the final tabulation. The Monster Global poll is a series of online polls that gauge users’ opinions on a variety of topics relating to careers, the economy and the workplace. These polls are not scientific and reflect the opinions of only those Internet users who have chosen to participate.
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http://dreamlearndobecome.blogspot.com This posting was made my Jim Jacobs, President & CEO of Jacobs Executive Advisors. Jim also serves as Leader of Jacobs Advisors' Insurance Practice.
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