People from many countries admitted in this latest study conducted by The Workforce Institute, the number one reason they call in sick when they aren’t, is stress. Workers said they’re be less likely to take mental health days if they had more paid time off, were able to work flexible hours, or could choose compressed work weeks. And some employees who appeared to be playing hooky said they used their sick time to take care of sick children or run personal errands that a minimal amount of paid leave didn’t allow for.

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Donald E. Williams, PhD, LP joined The Oxygen Plan in 2009 after serving on the professional staff of Mayo Clinic for 18 years and working in the private sector for four years. He is a licensed, board-certified clinical health psychologist (American Board of Professional Psychology) specializing is wellness, stress and stress related illnesses.

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