Workplace absence climbs to record levels – why risk managers should act now

2025-09-12T15:01:00

UK employees are taking almost two weeks off sick each year, according to the latest CIPD and Simplyhealth report. With absence rates at a 15-year high, risk managers must treat workforce wellbeing as a core resilience challenge, not just an HR issue.

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