The study also draws attention to the role of job type in absenteeism patterns. Workers with flexible and autonomous jobs are less likely to report sick. This trend is particularly visible among executives, who have the highest rate of zero absenteeism at 51.2%
The rally aimed to press European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen to take immediate action to enhance pay and working conditions for millions of employees through much-needed procurement reforms
In construction, 60% retire early, with similar trends in logistics and transport (58.67%), hospitality (56.1%), and wholesale and retail (51.85%). These sectors often involve starting careers earlier, making early retirement more feasible
