As an employer, your team are without doubt integral to the smooth running of your business. But did you know, the average cost to cover staff sickness is around £600 per day here in the UK.
Staff absenteeism and turnover can be reduced on average by up to 37% when you are aware of what is happening within your workplace. So the question is, how well do you know your workers?
Let’s start by looking at the three types of worker:
- Engaged
- Not engaged
- Actively disengaged
Take a look at your workforce and ask yourself, who falls in to which category?
For those who fall in to the not engaged and actively disengaged, what changes can be made to help re-engage them? Are they the right person for the job? Would they be better suited elsewhere in the company or do they simply need a little extra support right now?
I am not suggesting that the employer should befriend every worker. But when we take time to learn a little about those around us, it becomes easier to gain a greater understanding of their lives and what drives them to get out of bed each day.