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Absenteeism During the Pandemic

This week we heard that overall there was a 43% reduction it absenteeism in 2020, with the figure...

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10.59 22 May 2021


Absenteeism During the Pandemic



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10.59 22 May 2021


This week we heard that overall there was a 43% reduction it absenteeism in 2020, with the figure being even higher in the public sector at 59%.

But does this mean that fewer people felt like calling in sick during a pandemic or was it that it’s easier to be sick if you're working from home?

Bobby was joined by CIPD Ireland Director, Mary Connaughton to discuss.

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