While taking sick leave when you are ill seems logical - there are unspoken social rules and pressures over why and how much sick leave an employee can take. 

Milieu Insight released its recent study on sick leave practices to understand whether Southeast Asian employees take sick leave as they need.

They found that a  whopping 77% of employees have chosen not to take sick leave despite being physically unwell.

Rachel Kelly spoke to Stephen Tracy Chief Operating Officer, Milieu Insight to find out more. 

03:16: Why aren't people taking sick leave?

04:22: Should sick leave be factored into appraisals?

06:00: Socially acceptable to return to office - when?

09:20: How employers ensure staff gets adequate rest.