# Tackle workplace sickness to unlock hidden growth, former retail chief says

A former boss of John Lewis argues that reducing workplace sickness could boost economic productivity. She calls for better health support and flexible working to cut absenteeism. The proposal highlights a potential path to growth without major policy shifts.

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- [BBC Business](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cq61j11r577o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Fri, 03 Jul 2026 09:50:56 GMT