- It
reduces productivity and quality
- It
increases losses from sickness and injury
Stress and Depression cost You Money!
Business generally spend more than 10% of payroll on health
costs
Example: The average cost of a back injury is $17,000. The
biggest risk factor in back injuries? Depression
1.
Long Term Disability
1992 LTD rates = 2.5 claims per 1000 employees per year. 1995 rates = 5.5 claims |
|
2.
Short Term Disability
(only 30% of employers track this) |
$446 |
3.
Absenteeism
Current average rate is 9.1 days per year (direct lost productivity, replacement
costs,
administration, training) |
$1800 |
| 4.
WCB |
$431 |
| ESTIMATED TOTAL COST PER EMPLOYEE PER YEAR |
$2648 |
Most illness and injuries are the result of
lifestyle, stress, and depression or "burnout."
A well designed health strategy can reduce
costs by 30%. This is a savings of $80,000 for a business with 100
employees
(not including long term disability).
Return on investment is 175-300% for prevention measures
alone.
A balanced strategy should easily return 400%.
- You need employees who are physically
and mentally strong and adaptable.
- Providing training shows employees
you value them - a great
morale booster.
- There is greater need today for the skills
of communication, goal setting, effective time management, problem
solving,
memory techniques and rational thinking.
Research
has proven the value of having employees who are both
physically and
mentally healthy. People who
feel in
control of their lives - and themselves-
can operate at a healthy optimum level of stress. They
are more
productive and far less likely to miss work. "The
Stress of Working" resource
package will help you help people manage
stress more effectively in the workplace,
and achieve a harmonious
work environment
consistent with achieving success.
Optimum Health
Resources has comprehensive workplace stress resources which include:
- A 500 Page CD with accompanying hardcopy
version, which can be copied and printed in sections -
perfect for employees
and management.
- Personal stress kits and stress assessments
- Books, booklets, and cassettes for your resource
centre
- Seminars and workshops plus training of key
employees to run your own program
- Coaching and support
by phone
