Organsation WellbeingFAQ—Frequently Asked Questions

Many organisation leaders believe that employee health is not their problem unfortunately the cost to the organisation tells another story. Up to 60% of an organisation's budget is spent on people or human resources as it is mostly referred to. It is therefore important to maximise productivity and limit sick leave days and health related costs. If organisation leaders want to know it or not the wellbeing of employees is their concern because it is eating away at profits and the availability of competitive edge skill. Below are some wellbeing statistics.

Absenteeism & reduced productivity caused by stress costs the US $150 billion annually
In the UK 60% of absenteeism is believed to be caused by stress related disorders
Alcohol abuse causing absenteeism costs US $100 billion annually
Stress related problems cause 50% of all premature deaths in the US
European Community--10 million people suffer from stress related illnesses annually
In Norway work-related illness costs 10% of the GNP
United Kingdom--180 million work days lost through stress in the workplace

Do you know what workplace illness is costing your organisation?