A Mercer survey (mercer.
com) of 455 organizations, found that unplanned absences such as casual sick days account for 6% of payroll.
These types of absences result in the highest net loss of productivity per day because of work being postponed or not covered by others.
Now we have a cost or percentage of payroll due to sick day absences.
Speaking about loss of productivity at work, WebMd.
com states that lost productivity on the job accounts for 60% of employer health costs--more than if the sick employees had taken a sick day.
So let's look at some ways to reduce the employee sick days.
First some Flu Facts:
com) of 455 organizations, found that unplanned absences such as casual sick days account for 6% of payroll.
These types of absences result in the highest net loss of productivity per day because of work being postponed or not covered by others.
Now we have a cost or percentage of payroll due to sick day absences.
Speaking about loss of productivity at work, WebMd.
com states that lost productivity on the job accounts for 60% of employer health costs--more than if the sick employees had taken a sick day.
So let's look at some ways to reduce the employee sick days.
First some Flu Facts:
- A person can spread the flu 1 day before they feel the symptoms and 5 to 7 days after becoming sick.
- A flu infected person can infect anyone within 6 feet.
- Flu virus can survive on a surface for up to 48 to 72 hours.
- Encourage employees to work from home or go home if they feel the flu coming on.
- Make sure commonly touched surfaces are disinfected often by having disinfecting near the copy machine, kitchen area to wipe the microwave, refrigerator handle and coffee pot handle.
If your office is cleaned by a cleaning company, or commercial janitorial service, make sure they are disinfecting the " touch points " in the kitchen, restrooms, office furniture, telephones. - Place reminder cards on restroom mirrors, stating the benefits of hand washing with soap and water.
- It's a good idea to remember that if you touch a possible infected surface, do not touch your eyes, mouth or nose until you can wash your hands or use a hands free cleaner.