Workers Use Sick Days for Rest, Shopping

from National Public Radio

For some, life gets so hectic during the holidays that it's tempting to call in sick to work and take it easy for a day, or finish the shopping. A recent Harris poll shows that nearly one-in-three workers admitted to calling in sick during the past year when they actually felt fine. Deborah Amos speaks with careerbuilder.com's Richard Castellini. His company commissioned the poll.

Broadcast Dates

• Morning Edition, December 6, 2006