For Business Owners and HR professionals, employee absenteeism and presenteeism (often leading to burnout and resignation) in the workplace can be a logistical nightmare.
❗ Last year, 1 in 5 people had to take time off work due to poor mental health caused by pressure or stress. (Mental Health UK)
The Challenges of Workplace Absenteeism
Unplanned absences can be costly and a major headache for HR teams, business owners and SMEs:
➡️ Finding last-minute cover
➡️ Reshuffling workloads
➡️ Rescheduling meetings
➡️ All whilst still trying to get your own workload done
And then there’s ‘presenteeism’
➡️ Those employees who push through illness, risking burnout and spreading germs instead of taking the rest they need.
Both absenteeism and presenteeism in the workplace can take a toll on productivity, performance, profitability, retention of talent, team morale, and overall wellbeing.
Proactive steps can make a significant impact:
5 Top Tips
- Encourage a Positive Sick Leave Policy – Reassure employees that taking time off to recover is beneficial for both them and the team.
- Implement Flexible Work Options – Remote work or flexible hours can help employees manage minor illnesses without full absence.
- Promote Workplace Wellbeing Initiatives – Invest in strategic initiatives such as the NOURISH Holistic Wellbeing ‘Workplace Wellbeing Toolkit’ which is available for in-house delivery, tailored to your organisation’s needs. Our Toolkit is having the following impact in local workplaces:“I have been able to finish tasks easier without stressing over them”, “I am able to support the team more”, “I feel that I can concentrate on tasks better and for longer”
- Monitor and Address Presenteeism – NOURISH Holistic Wellbeing can train your managers to identify signs of burnout, stress and anxiety and encourage rest when needed.
- Lead by Example – Senior leaders should model healthy behaviour by prioritising wellbeing and work-life balance.
A Proactive Approach: Supporting Employee Well-Being
If workplace illness, absence, presenteeism, or attrition rates are a concern, OR:
✳️ You want to boost productivity, performance, and profitability within your workplace and your current team
✳️ You want to ensure your organisation is HSE compliant and delivering its legal duty of care regarding potential risks that contribute to stress at work or mental health issues for employees
✳️ You want to make a business case for enhancing or even introducing employee well-being
Join an Upcoming Workshop
Our ‘Workplace Mental Health and Wellbeing workshop’ is especially designed for HR leaders and business leaders. It helps boost business performance, improve wellbeing and minimise the risk of workplace stress.
Don’t leave it until there is an issue in your workplace to take action!
Taking preventative action can save you time, energy and money!
By taking the right steps today, you can create a healthier, happier, and more engaged workforce who are equipped to adapt and change to whatever the future demands of them.
Click here and book your PLACE on a workshop today.
If you are a NOURISH Workplace, remind your employees about using the NOURISH Workplace Mental Health and Wellbeing Toolkit
The people in any organisation are the organisation’s most valuable asset. We can support your workplace to thrive!
When your people are healthy, happy and well, your organisation is healthy, happy and well!
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Colleen is a PSA accredited, NNA registered, Naturopathic Nutritional Therapist, a certified coach and a holistic wellbeing specialist. She has an MSc in Leadership and Management, coupled with over 25 years of experience across the corporate and education sectors. Colleen partners with workplaces to develop and implement customised, mental health and wellbeing strategies, giving your workforce the blueprint to: more time, more energy, more productivity, enhanced performance, more profitability and longevity, more clarity, more focus, more calm, more health and happiness; enabling you to reduce, prevent and manage stressors and achieve more.
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