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The Office for National Statistics (ONS) revealed that workers took an average of 4.3 days’ leave for sickness/injury in the UK in 2016

Over 32 million people are in work, the highest since comparable records began in 1971

As with most things, preparation is key. Making sure that everyone knows what the meeting is about is crucial

Almost half of the employees said they believe employers should provide healthcare for staff by ‘topping up’ the services provided by the NHS

Many companies are choosing to save money by cutting down on office space. This can benefit both the employer and the employee

Over one-third of workers were unable to take unused leave into the new working year and were unable to exchange it for wages

Nothing beats the thrill of becoming your own boss and seeing your dreams of starting a company come to life

63% of millennials intend to stay with their current employer for the next few years or longer

This is especially worrying when ordinary employees’ wages have remained stagnant in real terms since the financial crash of 2008

Article by Kevin Nelson, a professional educator and a private tutor with over 8 years of experience