How to stop absenteeism costing you $3,608 per worker per year (2020)

Gary Wagner • February 1, 2020

How corporate fintess health and initiatives drives better results

How much does absenteeism cost your business?

How are you supposed to handle it?


Here's what you can do about it


Last year, absenteeism cost Australia’s economy more than $44 billion.

That’s huge, right?


Did you know...


Absenteeism also accounts for:

  • 8% of Australia’s payroll
  • $578 per worker per absent day
  • $3,608 per worker per year on average


As a business owner, what are you supposed to do? Most advice is pretty straightforward. Standard HR practice says - Track absenteeism stats. Look for patterns. Watch out for signs of a ‘
culture of entitlement’.

Corporate health initiatives on the rise

Why do employees REALLY stay home from work?


93% of the time employees say they can't come to work because of minor sickness, family and caregiver responsibilities. However, the real reasons are often more nuanced. Stress and disengagement also play a large role.


What if you could reduce the stress and pressure you and your employees feel on a day-to-day basis? What if there was another way to decrease absenteeism in your business?

Corporate health initiatives on the rise

Businesses have quickly cottoned on and recognised the link between good health and business performance, productivity and high employee morale.

Subsequently, health initiatives in the corporate world are on the rise.

But for many people, these health initiatives (e.g. the 
corporate gym) don’t work.

Why do corporate health initiatives fail?

It’s actually very simple.

Most health initiatives don’t address the root cause of the problem. 


'These 'bandaid' solutions don't take into account people's life circumstances, their mental state, their commitment levels, or their family, home and work responsibilities.'



At Recalibrate, we've made it our mission to change that...

Our programs were developed to address every aspect of our clients' mental and physical state while also considering what's practical given old injuries, their current workload, and life pressures.

How to recalibrate and address the root cause of health problems

Addressing these health issues seems complex. But it can be simple.

It usually comes down to 3 main things:

  • A healthy relationship with your body
  • A healthy relationship with your mental state and internal world
  • A healthy relationship with your food and nutrition


When we address these 3 key areas, people's lives start to change. You and your employees get less sick, less often. Your employees start to feel empowered. You feel more in control and motivated. You can feel the buzz of excited activity in the office.

When people feel healthier, your business changes.

Performance skyrockets.

Absenteeism drops drastically.

Everyone feels pumped and ready for action.

But how do we make this a reality?

If you're curious about how we get these results for business owners and employees alike...

Here's what to do next.

Comment below or message our business page with your biggest health concern. We'll get back to you within 24 hours to see what 
wellness advice in Melbourne we can give you.

Absenteeism costs don't need to be through the roof.

Send me a message to see how you might reduce your absentee levels and improve the overall health of your workplace.

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Hi, I'm Gary Wagner (Coach Gaz).


I help business leaders get out of pain so they can dominate their profession & get all that they want out of life. I guide professionals passionate about achieving new levels of performance. I enable them to forge an effective and resilient physical form that feels unstoppable, enabling and empowering their personal and professional success in Melbourne.

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