According to the survey of 4,046 respondents from across the UK by Aon Consulting, the people of Portsmouth are the least likely (4%) to have ticked the hangover or ‘sickie' box. Just over one in 10 Londoners were not actually sick or were suffering from the night before on their last day off work.
One in 10 UK workers admit to taking a ‘sickie' or being hungover on their last sick day off work, according to research from Aon Consulting, the leading employee risk and benefits management firm. And a total of just over 20% cited stress, depression, being hungover or taking a ‘sickie' as the real reason for their last day off.
The survey also revealed that colds and flu are the most common reason for absence (38%), while 11% of workers selected stress and/or depression and 7% cited fatigue.
Commenting on the research, Paul White, head of risk benefits at Aon Consulting, said: "At this time of year, it is not surprising many workers will be celebrating the end of a rollercoaster year, as they should. But there is no need for employers to suffer as a result. Implementing a flexible benefits programme, where employees can buy and sell holiday, could help employees better manage their time off from work, and mean that ‘sickies' are less common."
