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The ripple effect: How poor wellbeing costs productivity

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The ripple effect

How much does lost productivity cost your organisation?

When an employee is absent, not working at full capacity, or bringing negative energy to work due to poor wellbeing, it can cause a ripple effect across workplaces.

This evidence-backed report will help you:

  • Understand the ripple effect of poor employee wellbeing
  • See the ripple effect in action
  • Calculate the hidden cost of lost productivity
  • Minimise the impact on your organisation

%

of employees juggle extra work duties in the previous 12 months when a colleague was absent.


%

of employees feel pressured to turn up to work when they are unwell.


Sources: Sonder, Finder

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What's the impact of poor employee wellbeing?

Poor employee wellbeing can cause organisations to:

Incur additional costs

  • Payments to substitute workers
  • Increased workers’ compensation premiums
  • Higher outlays for employee support programs
  • Replacement of employees

Lose revenue

  • Reduced output
  • Missed deadlines
  • Lost business opportunities

Increase risk exposure

  • Team morale
  • Company goodwill
  • Physical and psychological safety

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