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One in three workers 'admits to skiving', survey suggests | One in three workers 'admits to skiving', survey suggests |
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One in three UK workers admits having lied to take sick leave, according to a survey by PricewaterhouseCoopers. | One in three UK workers admits having lied to take sick leave, according to a survey by PricewaterhouseCoopers. |
PwC polled 1,190 people, of which 34% admitted having taken time off under false pretences. | PwC polled 1,190 people, of which 34% admitted having taken time off under false pretences. |
The majority of so-called "skivers" said they did so because they were bored and depressed with work. | The majority of so-called "skivers" said they did so because they were bored and depressed with work. |
Illness is the most common excuse. Four out of 10 said they planned their sick days by faking symptoms around the office in advance. | Illness is the most common excuse. Four out of 10 said they planned their sick days by faking symptoms around the office in advance. |
Some of the more incredible excuses given for missing work included a rabbit running away and amnesia. | Some of the more incredible excuses given for missing work included a rabbit running away and amnesia. |
About 15% of those who pulled "sickies" said they worked hard and deserved the time off. | About 15% of those who pulled "sickies" said they worked hard and deserved the time off. |
"Absenteeism costs British business around £32bn a year, but our findings suggest a large chunk of this loss is preventable," said Neil Roden, a partner at PwC. | "Absenteeism costs British business around £32bn a year, but our findings suggest a large chunk of this loss is preventable," said Neil Roden, a partner at PwC. |
For 21% of workers, family was the real reason behind unwarranted sick days. | For 21% of workers, family was the real reason behind unwarranted sick days. |
"Introducing or enhancing flexible working arrangements can make a difference," he added. | "Introducing or enhancing flexible working arrangements can make a difference," he added. |
"Ensuring people feel they're not taken for granted is also important. Some 15% of those who provided false excuses felt they deserved the time." | "Ensuring people feel they're not taken for granted is also important. Some 15% of those who provided false excuses felt they deserved the time." |
Other unusual excuses included breast enhancement, injury during sex, a dart in the back of the head and one person who said their dentist had detected signs of early dementia in their gums. | Other unusual excuses included breast enhancement, injury during sex, a dart in the back of the head and one person who said their dentist had detected signs of early dementia in their gums. |
A Welsh woman took time off because "limescale from the shower fell into her eye". | A Welsh woman took time off because "limescale from the shower fell into her eye". |
Pets also provided many of the excuses. One worker said he had to take his dog to the vet - forgetting that he had previously used the excuse that his dog had died. | Pets also provided many of the excuses. One worker said he had to take his dog to the vet - forgetting that he had previously used the excuse that his dog had died. |