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Employee Absenteeism Personal illness, family illness and family issues are the most common causes of employee absenteeism. However, the primary cause of employee absenteeism most likely has to do with employees dealing with stressful situations, whether it's caring for a loved one who is ill or tending to an aged parent. Naturally, employee absenteeism also causes stress in the workplace since on any given day approximately 20% of employees are absent from work. Read more about the cost of absenteeism here.
Getting to Work When Standard Care Falls ThroughOne way to help employers get a handle on employee absenteeism is through a backup care program, which enables employees to get to work when they experience unexpected breakdowns in their customary caregiving arrangements. Backup Care Options is an employer-subsidized program that provides temporary backup care if an employee is unable to leave a family member alone and can therefore not attend work. Backup Care Options helps employees get to work when regular care arrangements are not available. As the nation’s most comprehensive backup care program, Work Option Group helps employees get to work by offering nationwide backup care, 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, for loved ones of any age, whether they are healthy or mildly ill. Read the Backup Care Options overview.
ROI - The Business Case for Backup Care
Overall, absenteeism caused by family care-related difficulties costs American businesses more than $7 billion annually. Backup care programs and other employer-sponsored work/life programs generate a powerful return on investment. These programs help employees remain at work and stay productive while managing their personal responsibilities. An added benefit of offering such programs is the favorable contribution work/life initiatives make towards attracting and retaining quality employees for your company. The following resources will assist you in making the business case and estimating your potential savings:
Backup Care Options Overview
The Proven Solution
The Business Case
Return On Investment
Cost of Absenteeism
Employee Absenteeism Calculator
Workplace Impact
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