Britain's gloomy start to 2011 continued with more than 300 000 people ringing in sick for work yesterday, claiming to be suffering from cold and flu-like symptoms. With more snow and travel disruption predicted for the rest of the week, eventually reaching the south of England by the end of the week, employers were warned to prepare for escalating numbers of absences.
According to FirstCare, a management company which monitors sickness rates in both the public and private sectors, the number of staff too ill to work increased by 10% yesterday, compared with the day before. They also suggest the absenteeism is costing the country up to £50 million a day.
With the snow wreaking havoc and costing the country around £1 billion day (in travel disruption, lost sales and workplace absences), it sure makes for grim reading. And the bad weather is due to return tomorrow, apparently.
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