Research short: Sick of work

Absence due to sickness is an issue that concerns many employers. In an effort to understand the underlying causes of sickness absence, a Swedish study explored the influence of workplace environment and work commitment. Researchers studied two groups. The first was a group of 2,500 people randomly selected from the working population. The second group was of 3,000 people sick-listed for more than 14 days over a two-month period. The r...