UK economy stumbles amid rising absenteeism, long-term illness keeps workers away.

Citizen Watch Report ^

[davikkm]

Recent economic data paints a troubling picture for the UK, indicating that the nation’s economic struggles are exacerbated by a growing number of individuals unable to work due to long-term illness. The reasons behind this trend are varied, with factors such as long Covid, NHS treatment delays, workplace practices, stress, and the lingering effects of austerity contributing to the problem.

The economic impact of widespread ill health poses challenges for policymakers, with potential implications for Jeremy Hunt and, if she assumes the role, Rachel Reeves as the first female chancellor. Businesses, already contending with recruitment challenges, find themselves grappling with a workforce impacted by mental health issues, contributing to a rise in absenteeism.

[pangaea6]

Vax injuries..but they will call it long covid. But wasn’t the Vax supposed to keep folks from getting covid??

[butlerweave]

and all the Illegal migrants are sitting on their butts collects free stuff

[ABStrauss]

Deep recession about June 1st, then Biden-Obama can take pride in what they’ve accomplished. America will then become very insular, and all of our goods will have to be manufactured and grown within the USA.

Wait. That’s a good thing, isn’t it?

[VTenigma]

Nope, they’ll prop the economy up until just before the election. Then it won’t be the turnips or democrats fault. It will be Trumps and the republicans fault.

[Opinionated Blowhard]

When anxiety, stress and depression become qualifications for disability payments, a lot more people aren’t going to work. It happens here in America too.

[BlueStateRightist]

“When anxiety, stress and depression become qualifications for disability payments, a lot more people aren’t going to work. It happens here in America too.”

And when you terminate these employees for other (legitimate) reasons they fall back on their “disability” and claim discrimination.