WESTPORT, CT, March 29, 2007 -- People go to work sick for different reasons but the top one is apprehension, according to a new poll by LifeCare®, Inc., provider of comprehensive specialty care services and a longtime leader in the work/life industry. In a poll conducted on LifeCare's private web site during the month of February, individuals were asked, "When you go to work sick, what is your main reason?" Here are the complete results of the poll:
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31% -- Too risky to take time off (office politics/culture). |
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23% -- Too busy to stay home.
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18% -- I save my sick days for child care emergencies. |
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12% -- Other people depend on me and I don't want to let them down. |
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6% -- I save my sick days for vacation time.
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6% -- I don't work when I'm sick.
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4% -- Other reasons. |
"Obviously, there are occasions when we need to go to work sick but, frankly, they're few and far between," said LifeCare CEO, Peter G. Burki. "A large number of our clients remind employees before the start of every flu season that they shouldn't come to the office ill. And that's good business because people simply aren't as productive when they work sick. Plus there's a good chance they'll spread their illness no matter how careful they try to be. Before you know it, half the company is coughing and sneezing. Bottom line, working sick is costlier than having a few people stay home for a while."
Each month, LifeCare posts a poll on its private members' web site asking individuals to share their thoughts and opinions on the latest issues and work/life trends. Past polls have addressed topics such as family caregiving challenges, aging, flexible work arrangements, workplace safety and barriers to on-the-job productivity.
About LifeCare®, Inc.LifeCare provides clients with specialty care services and customized care plans for all aspects of their personal and professional lives, including child care and parenting, elder care and healthy aging, education and personal growth, financial and legal matters, and far beyond. LifeCare serves 1,500 client companies with 4.5 million individuals within corporations, health plans, government agencies and unions. For more information, visit www.lifecare.com.
Media contact: Michael CivielloLifeCare, Inc.
pr1[at]lifecare.com
203-291-4170