Chris Kamara says one thing at work dramatically cuts sick days View Image

Football legend Chris Kamara is calling for businesses to encourage team sports as new data shows they can cut sick days. Research, from Mercedes-Benz Vans, found 35% of business owners said staff are less likely to take days off sick when they play team sports, while half said team sports initiatives made their employees more productive.

Chris said: “Mercedes-Benz Vans has found that team sports reduces sick days at work and drives a better work culture. So the message is clear: Get out playing team sports. Being with friends, talking to people and making sure once you finish work you mix with others is so important, particularly for those who spend a lot of time working alone.

“I absolutely agree that more b

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