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With the British Government currently in limbo as the Conservative Party undergo a leadership contest for who will become the next Prime Minister, there’s an opportunity to assess what’s working (and what isn’t) for productivity policy.
Sick Days Don t Look So Good Now That You Can Work From Home Sick Days Don t Look So Good Now That You Can Work From Home The US Bureau of Labor Statistics says 1 in 4 companies adopted more generous sick leave policies last spring as the coronavirus spread.
Remote work means people are less exposed to the germs that cause colds. (Representational)
A few months back, it seemed as if the coronavirus pandemic would kill off presenteeism you know, showing up at work with a sniffle or cough to prove your value or ensure you get your paycheck. Companies that didn t offer paid sick leave were sure to wise up, realizing it was madness to create incentives for workers to spread germs on the job, and Type A workaholics would see that putting the entire office at risk of infection is more selfish than selfless. As it turns out, presenteeism just got a new address: the kitchen table. You re expected to be always accessible, because where else could you be? says Harvard Business Scho