Sick days can be good for you.
Taking sick days can be good for mental health
Careers expert Robbie Bryant has claimed that taking a sneaky day off work can help employees reset and avoid burnout from the day-to-day grind.
Bryant, from Open Study College, argues that bosses should be thankful for employees taking an occasional sick day as it could potentially save them from more costly long-term stress leave.
He said: "Rest is crucial for allowing the brain to be in a state where thinking is more flexible and novel.
"A tired brain is not a creative one, so if you're lacking inspiration at work, pulling a sickie might be just what you need for your next breakthrough idea."
Colds, flu and food poisoning are cited as the most popular excuses for sick days, but a poll found that 40 per cent have opted not to come to work because "they just didn't feel like it".