Chronic Illness At Work Articles

The scale of chronic conditions is finally being reflected, and its impact at work is significant.

Over the last couple of months, three significant workforce reports have landed. Together, they tell a much sharper story about chronic illness at work than we have previously had.

There is a significant gap between what organisations are measuring,...

What is becoming clear in 2026:

Chronic illness was talked about more openly, more publicly, and in more places.

• More media and news articles about chronic illness, chronic pain and women's health.
• More impactful research especially around Chronic Pain + Medical Misogyny
• Women starting to talk about chronic illness and work. Actress Asher K
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In every workplace, there are two stories unfolding. One is easy to see. Projects being completed, meetings attended, deadlines met. The other is often invisible. The personal health realities that some employees are navigating alongside their work.

For employees living with chronic conditions, that second layer can be just as demanding, and at ti...

What’s the one leadership skill that can quietly shape a team’s capacity, yet most leaders don’t have?

The confidence to respond well when someone discloses a health condition.

With up to 58% of the workforce living with a physical chronic condition, this is not a policy issue. It plays out in real time between people leaders and employees.

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Let’s be honest—most of us grew up with a simple story about illness. You get sick, you go to the doctor, they diagnose you, you get some treatment, and then you’re back to normal. Easy, right? Well, for many employees living with chronic physical conditions, this story is pure fantasy. The reality is far more complex, both in private and at work, ...