Nearly one-fifth of U.S. workers (19%) rate their mental health as fair or poor, and these workers report about four times more unplanned absences due to poor mental health than do their counterparts who report good, very good or excellent mental health. Projected over a 12-month period, workers with fair or poor mental health are estimated to have nearly 12 days of unplanned absences annually compared with 2.5 days for all other workers. Generalized across the U.S. workforce, this missed work is estimated to cost the economy $47.6 billion annually in lost productivity.
Here at The Company Chaplain, we are providing an additional option for employee support-providing ready access to clinically-trained, spiritual care specialists. These Board-certified providers listen carefully, honor each person’s belief system and assist them in accessing the inner and outer resources that align with their values and faith. In this way, we support those who need a hand, and create a more resilient, productive and creative workforce.