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Prevent instead of repair – why health checks pay off
In a modern working life, employee health is a company's most important asset. Despite this, many employers act reactively instead of proactively. Waiting for a sick leave notice to land on the desk is associated with significant hidden and large costs. A regular health check is the primary tool for turning the trend from sick care to preventive health care.
The hidden price tag of a week of sick leave
When your employee gets sick, the direct salary cost is just the tip of the iceberg. For an employer, a week's absence often involves costs that far exceed the sick person's salary.
- Loss of production: Projects stall, deadlines are missed, and revenue-generating work is not performed.
- Substitutes and overtime: Quickly bringing in external expertise is expensive – and when the workload is instead placed on remaining employees, the risk of stress, overload, and in the worst case, a domino effect of burnout in the team increases.
- Administration: Time is spent on sick leave reporting, rehab planning, and contact with the Social Insurance Agency.
- Quality loss: The knowledge gap that arises when a key person is missing can lead to costly mistakes.
According to standard calculations, a single week of sick leave can cost the company between 10,000 and 30,000 SEK, depending on the role and industry. This corresponds to the cost of dozens of health checks.
From medical status to increased well-being
A health check provides a medical snapshot of the employee. By measuring parameters such as vitamins, blood sugar, cholesterol, and lifestyle factors, one can detect early signs of cardiovascular disease or incipient exhaustion.
When an employee feels that the employer is investing in their well-being, engagement increases. It creates a sense of security that makes the individual dare to flag ill health before it leads to long-term sick leave.
Strengthen your Employer Branding
In the struggle to find the best talent, a good salary is not enough. Tomorrow's employees look for employers who take genuine responsibility for their health. Offering regular health checks is a powerful signal in your employer branding strategy. It shows that you are a modern, responsible, and humane company.
