Drooid Logo
Back to today’s briefing

Story perspectives

Study Reveals Job Flexibility Cuts Sick Leave Rates

2/8/2026

31 4 Full Breakdown

1 of 1

Story summary
  • In 2025, a study of Israel's labor market found one-third took no sick leave, averaging 7.6 days.
  • Job flexibility reduces absenteeism because remote options make workers less likely to be absent.
  • Parental responsibility does not significantly increase sick leave.
  • Employees without young children take more sick days.
  • The highest absenteeism occurs in the public sector and banks, with middle-income workers reporting more sick leave than peers.