'Deeply concerning' | 7 in 10 UK workers admit to pretending to be well at work

Nearly seven in ten UK employees are now pretending to be well at work when they are not, according to new research.

The study from Lime Health - which marks a sharp increase from 51% reported in 2021 - highlights a significant escalation in pleasanteeism; the pressure employees feel to appear “fine” at work despite physical or mental ill-health.