Looking for a way to improve your employees’ productivity? It is simple.Our answer:
Relax 45min!
As all of us would probably know, employee healthcare expenses affect our bottom-line. But, we are
often unaware of the huge amount of indirect expenses that are related to employee health problems.
According to Harvard Business Review’s 2004 estimates, amongst the health-related expenses
incurred by companies, only 24% are attributable to direct medical expenses. Surprisingly,
indirect medical costs amount to 76%! Amongst these indirect costs, long term sick leave
takes up 1%, short-term medical leave takes up 6%, and absence from work accounts
for 6%. The bulk of these indirect costs was the low productivity suffered from employees
who are going to work but not in full health.
Have you noticed that a good portion of the employees may not be concentrating on their
work due to emotional distress or depression? Or the large numbers of employees with
migraines and/or neck/back aches? These, amongst other health-related problems (such as
allergies, flu and arthritis), are affecting the employee’s productivity.
Yes, these employees may be suffering from subhealth status. They may be having
insomnia, stress or even occasional psychological breakdowns. Subhealth may be
affecting their ability to observe and discern clearly, and influencing the employees to
be less willing to take up challenges or seek self-upgrading. And in some instances, subhealth
may affect their interpersonal relationships, with their colleagues, friends and family.
Employee productivity is declining today – estimates show only 5% of employees performing at high productivity.
Let your employees relax, especially at times when they may be at low productivity. 45 minutes is all it takes for them to regain their energy and vitality, contributing to a higher level of productivity for your company!
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