Other amusing excuses included:
- “I forgot to put the washing machine on, I’ve no clean clothes”
- “I won’t be able to make it to the office this morning, I’ve bruised my brain”
- “Sorry I can’t come in today. I’ve swallowed a spider”
- “I won’t be in the office today; my ears are sore from the music at the party last night”
The report also considered the differences between industries, highlighting the worst culprits for calling in sick. These were:
- Information technology (24%)
- Business, consulting and management (19%)
- Creative arts and design (18%)
- Property and construction (12%)
- Engineering (12%)
However, other sectors were keen to attempt work the day after. Marketing and PR, along with HR and Recruitment, reported only 3% of employees calling in sick.
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