Chronic absenteeism is more than just an occasional missed day—it’s a silent productivity killer that affects an organization’s morale, efficiency, and bottom line. It can be caused by many reasons: illness, injuries – both chronic and acute, childcare and eldercare, burnout, and depression. And, it costs organizations billions of dollars each year

In a previous blog, we shared this statistic from Forbes : 8.8 trillion is the true cost of employee disengagement around the world. This number isn’t random, and it takes into account number of factors, both direct and indirect. Direct Costs of Disenagement: Absenteeism Turnover (recruiting, hiring, and onboarding new employees)

The fear of losing your job can be debilitating and affect every aspect of your life. As a country, we’re smack in the middle of waves of loss and uncertainty. Money writes that, “U.S. workers are starting off the year feeling pretty glum about their job security.” That may be putting it lightly. Right now you may be feeling anxious and incredibly vulnerable about your and your family’s well-being. What can you do?

We’re back to the stats. In our previous blog post, we shared a Harvard Business Review study that says, “Organizations with higher levels of engagement report a 22% increase in productivity.” That’s pretty bold. Why? Simply put, engaged employees are more invested in their work. How, though, do these two ideas connect? The Link Between Employee Engagement and Productivity:

Numbers can tell the story about why employee engagement matters. Here are some surprising statistics about employee engagement. Organizations with higher levels of engagement report a 22% increase in productivity. HBR Engaged employees are more motivated, committed, and aligned with organizational goals. They tend to take initiative, collaborate effectively, and produce higher-quality work, which directly boosts overall efficiency and output.