The Long & Short of it: The Compounding Cost of Sickness - Workshop Audit part 5

Send us Fan MailWorkshop Audit part 5 - Compounding the cost of Long and Short Term Sickness in the WorkplaceRuntime: 15 minsTarget: HR, Employers. Researchers. CFO, CEO.Don't forget your figures from part 4, and have notes open or a pen and paper handy.In our latest episode, we dive deep into the impact of short-term vs. long-term sickness absence and how it can reveal toxic workplace cultures. Did you know that the average employee takes 9.4 days off sick each year? That's nearly two full weeks of lost productivity! Short-term absences might seem common, but it's those long-term cases that can wreak havoc on your team's morale and finances. Mental health issues are now the leading cause of these long-term absences, making it crucial for organizations to understand the underlying causes. Let’s break this down:- Short-term sickness accounts for most absences but has lower costs.- A few long-term cases can result in significant financial impact.- Understanding these dynamics can help you identify potential toxic environments.When you know your numbers, you can take action! This is not just about managing sickness, but about fostering a healthier workplace overall. LINKSCIPD Sick days RED Edge Newsletter #Chronicedge #WorkplaceWellbeing #SicknessAbsence #MentalHealthMatters #ToxicCultureThank you for watching, my goal to help 1 MILLION people understand that Illness is NOT a burden once they unleash their edge.If you like the show share us on social media and help others discover their edge.This is not medical or financial advice, you should always check with a professional and gather your own research, this is purely to get the conversation started.Support the showThank you for listening, my goal to help 1 MILLION people understand that Illness is NOT a burden once they unleash their edge.If you like the show share us on social media and help others discover their edge.This is not medical or financial advice, you should always check with a professional and gather your own research, this is purely to get the conversation started.Want to know more?For video go to our YouTube channel - @thechronicedgeunleashed The Chronic Edge Institute is coming soon - Access data, courses, show episodes, guides etc, and join in the discussion to help us reach a million people and show them that Illness is NOT a burden.Check out my book - Burning Profits: 10 Myths destroying your workforce - hereFree employee Playbook and Employer Toolkit coming soon.Illness is not a burden, it is data, use it, and UNLEASH your Edge, I'm Elliot Evans, and I'll see you on the other side.