On top of productivity issues, additional costs can build up in the form of:
- statutory/occupational sick pay (SSP/OSP), plus National Insurance;
- work reorganisation;
- temporary/permanent replacement staff;
- administration; and
- if applicable:
On top of productivity issues, additional costs can build up in the form of:
Besides physical health and safety hazards, it’s vital that the issues that may cause or exacerbate mental health problems like stress, depression and anxiety – which are by far the most prevalent reason for sickness absence1 – are considered, including workloads, violence, bullying and harassment, change management and support.
In addition to minding specific risks that can lead to personnel illness and injury: