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Off sick? You need to phone your boss, back-to-work adviser says
BBC BusinessWednesday, September 23, 2026 at 10:49 AM
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Relying on text and email means sick workers disengaged and were less likely to work again, says Sir Charlie Mayfield.
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- Impact
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- Category
- Business
- Market relevance
- High
- Why it matters
- Corporate and market moves reprice risk and reveal where power and cash are concentrating. Relying on text and email means sick workers disengaged and were less likely to work again, says Sir Charlie Mayfield. Investors will watch earnings, rates, and competitive positioning connected to Off and You.
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What happened
Relying on text and email means sick workers disengaged and were less likely to work again, says Sir Charlie Mayfield.
Why it matters
Corporate and market moves reprice risk and reveal where power and cash are concentrating.
Background
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Timeline
BBC Business published: Off sick? You need to phone your boss, back-to-work adviser says
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Economic impact
Investors will watch earnings, rates, and competitive positioning connected to Off and You.
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