The direct cost of absence to the UK economy in 2003 was estimated at £11.6 billion. In addition to this there are also a number of indirect, hidden costs which are more difficult to quantify. These include low morale among staff, the cost of managing absence and the impact on training and development, all of which have a significant impact on productivity (source: National Statistics, 2004)
Stress, high blood pressure and poor general health including back problems, digestive disorders and Type II diabetes due to poor diets and sedentary modern lifestyles are just some of the many contributing factors.
The good news is your company can reduce these costs significantly and enjoy a more productive, healthy and happy workforce with our help.