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 businesses should be encouraging team sports - and if they do this new research

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