Are Your Coworkers Making You Sick?

Nearly every American (90%) has come to work with cold or flu systems, and a third (33%) always go to the office even when they're not feeling well, according to a new survey from Accountemps, a global staffing firm. Over half of those surveyed (54%) said they come to work sick because they feel they have too much work to do to take time off to recuperate, and 40% said they simply don't want to use their sick time.

"Whether it's due to large workloads, pressure from the boss or because they can't afford to take time off, it's all too common for employees to come to the office feeling sick when they really should be resting," said Michael Steinitz, senior executive director of Accountemps. "Staying home when you've got a cold or the flu is the best way to avoid spreading germs to others and fight the illness faster."    

Coming into work sick puts your whole office at risk. Image source: Getty Images.

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