Why are people usually sick?

More than one-third of those who quit work due to illness occurred on Monday, a new study revealed. And actually not the body, but their work is problematic.

Research conducted by consulting firm Mercer (UK) also found the highest rate of job vacancies occurred in January. The most common causes of rest are back pain, followed by flu and stress-related diseases.

Discovered based on an analysis of the sick leave records of 11,000 employees working in private agencies, the BBC said.

Headaches, back pain are often just an excuse for people to quit their jobs on the second day, the British study said.Photo: BBC

Surveys show that, in 2008, the time spent on sick leave in January averaged half a day for each person. 13% of the 20 most sick holidays fall in January.

In addition, 35% of all sick leave falls on Mondays, and the number of employees going to work increases with the days of the week. The lowest sick leave rate was recorded on Friday - only 3% of the total.

Researcher Phiroze Bilimoria said: "The phenomenon of illness on Monday and repeated short-term absences can be a sign of poor attachment and spirit of certain team members."

Female staff rests more than men 24%, and often for reasons related to stress, exhaustion and depression. Meanwhile, men tend to stay away from muscle pain, sprains and other physical injuries.

Professor Cary Cooper, Lancaster University's health psychologist, said that "some employees may feel that weekends are not enough and they take more days off. But I guess people are actually lying for my sick leave ".

"The UK has shifted from a manufacturing economy to a service economy over the past 30 years, so the problem is most likely to arise in the workplace, especially human problems, not illnesses, though It was like that. "

He also said that surveying employees should be done regularly to understand the reasons for the problem at work. Could it be too much work hours, or work that needs more flexibility?