With unmanaged employee absences costing companies up to 10% of payroll, according to some estimates, employers should pay close attention to the reasons behind absenteeism and whether they are linked to the organizations culture of health, or lack thereof.
Figures from Aon Hewitt highlight that undermanaged employee absences can cost companies up to 7-10% of payroll, while the average disengaged worker can cost employers between $10,000 per year or up to $78,000 in legal fees for contentious Family and Medical Leave Act cases.
