We often hear reports of the costs to British industry of employee sick days, the implication being that were a nation of skivers. A new survey looking at individual working hours gives us a clue as to why so many people need to take to their beds every few months.

Three quarters of UK business people now regularly work up to an extra three hours a day on top of their contracted hours, according to research carried out by Crowne Plaza Hotels.

About the Author (text)Max Clarke is a part-time copywriter for holiday services company, Holiday Extras, http://www.holidayextras.co.uk/gatwick-airport-hotels.html

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