Chronic Illness: Impact on Productivity

Chronic illness in the workforce may be the most important economic and organizational issue of our time. This, according to the latest research in both Canada and the United States. How much does chronic illness cost the North American economy? More than a trillion dollars and rising.

Combine a shrinking labor pool with a dramatic increase in the number of people with chronic conditions and there is genuine cause for concern. While the costs of health insurance, absenteeism and disability are high, even higher costs come from lost productivity and presenteeism.

Find out exactly how much these costs are impacting you and the economy at large by signing up for our 4- page executive summary – Chronic Illness and its Impact on Productivity 2011.

Chronic Illness and its impact on productivity. 2011

If the numbers shock or surprise you, keep in mind that understanding the scope of a problem is the first step to solving it. In fact, there is an opportunity to recoup significant productivity cost by understanding the nature of chronic illness and adjusting your culture to more fully engage the 30 per cent of your staff with chronic conditions.

This PDF document features the most recent data from government organizations and independent economic think-tanks. Use this valuable information yourself or send it to your boss, your clients or your management team.

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