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flag Israeli study shows job flexibility and sector, not laziness, drive sick leave, with average 7.6 days.

flag A 2025 Israeli study found sick leave usage is driven more by job type and flexibility than lack of commitment, with workers averaging 7.6 days—near the OECD average. flag Absenteeism drops before and after holidays and rises gradually through the week, not on Sundays. flag Gen Z took the fewest days, and those without young children used more leave than parents. flag High absenteeism occurred in public sector, banking, and elderly care roles. flag Flexible work reduced absences but raised concerns about employees working while sick, potentially harming health and productivity.

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