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Gen Z almost twice as likely to take sick days as over-55s, UK survey shows

A UK survey finds younger workers are taking significantly more sick leave than their older counterparts.

Skinny McBuntu

A survey has found that Gen Z workers are almost twice as likely to take sick leave compared to those over 55. Employers have raised concerns about young people not entering the workforce with adequate readiness for work.

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Gen Z almost twice as likely to β€˜pull a sickie’ as over-55s, UK survey finds

Employers have warned young people no longer leave school 'work-ready'.

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