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| Some excuses to 'pull a sickie' are looked upon more favourably than others, new research has claime |
THINKING of skiving work for the day? Don't use stress as an excuse, says new study.
As the days become shorter and the temperature drops, it is increasingly difficult to part with the duvet of a morning.
But if you're thinking of 'pulling a sickie,' some excuses will be looked upon more favourably than others, new research has claimed.
The study, conducted by healthcare provider Benenden, revealed which excuses are deemed most reasonable for not coming in.
Across the UK 2,500 employers and employees were surveyed to uncover the best (and worst) ways to break your upcoming absence to the boss.
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| 71 per cent of employees say diarrhoea is enough to keep them home for the day |
Reportedly, vomiting is considered 'the most acceptable' reason to take a day off, with 73 per cent of respondents saying it is enough to make them call in sick.
Diarrhoea came closely behind, with 71 per cent of employees admitting they'd rather not risk the journey to their workplace.
Notably, feeling 'stressed' or 'depressed' is regarded far less favourably by both bosses and workers.
Less than a fifth (17 per cent) would classify mental health issues a valid reason for sick leave.
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| The most acceptable reason to take a day off is vomiting, according to the study |
Inji Duducu, director of Benenden, said this highlights a problem with the perception of mental health within the work place.
Inji said: "There seems to be a clear lack of understanding from some employers in terms of employee well-being.
"There is a strong commercial case for having a healthy and engaged workforce, yet employers are ignoring the impact of an employee's physical and mental well-being on productivity (and) absenteeism."
The results also indicate older employees are less likely to take a sick day than their younger co-workers, with 63 per cent of respondents over 50 yet to take one day off this year.
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