In 2025, the most common cause of short-term absence from work in the United Kingdom (UK) was minor illnesses, with this being a top three cause of short term absence for ** percent of organizations surveyed. Furthermore, mental ill health was a leading reason for ** percent of respondents, followed by ** percent who reported short-term absences for caring responsibilities for children.
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