Off sick? You need to phone your boss, back-to-work tsar says

Sir Charlie Mayfield, the UK's back-to-work tsar, says sick workers who rely on text or email to report absence are more disengaged and less likely to return to work. He advises that employees should phone their boss instead, arguing that a personal call improves engagement and supports recovery. The guidance aims to reduce long-term sickness absence and boost workforce participation.