When workers call in sick, employers who feel annoyed should rethink their reaction. They’ve just heard good news.According to a Swedish study, sick employees who drag themselves to work have higher rates of future absences due to illness than colleagues who stay home and recuperate. Working while ill for more than five days in one year results in a 40 to 50 percent chance of requiring more than 30 sick days in the next two years.By coming to work sick, people risk lengthening their own recovery, infecting coworkers and customers, and diminishing their productivity. “Presenteeism – arriving at work impaired







