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Long-term sick: is it the bosses' fault?
5 Live listeners shared their thoughts with Nicky Campbell.
The number of sick and disabled people out of work is putting the UK at risk of an "economic inactivity crisis" that threatens the country's prosperity, according to a new report.
A review by former John Lewis boss Sir Charlie Mayfield found there were 800,000 more people out of work now than in 2019 due to health conditions, costing employers 拢85bn a year.
The problem could worsen without intervention, but Sir Charlie, who will lead a taskforce aimed at helping people return to work, said this was "not inevitable".
Who is responsible for the number of people off work? 5 Live listeners shared their thoughts.
