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New Australian Data

$33.06 billion:
The cost of absence for Australia per annum.

Employee absenteeism remains one of the most significant hidden costs facing Australian organisations today. While absence levels are beginning to return to pre-pandemic norms, employers continue to face growing challenges related to mental health, workforce flexibility, manager capability and accurate absence reporting. Join us as we unpack the findings from our latest Absence Management and Wellbeing Report and explore what the data means for employers in today's evolving workplace.

Key absenteeism trends across Australian workplaces

The true cost of employee absence and its impact on productivity

Common challenges organisations face when managing absenteeism

Based on survey of 100+ companies conducted by Sedgwick Health Solutions, 2025

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The cost of inaction is too high.

The true cost of absenteeism is somewhere between 7% and 8% of total payroll costs. Costs are comprised of both direct and indirect costs which have significant financial impacts to an organisation’s profit and loss.

$33.06B

Annual Financial Impact

The staggering total annual cost of workplace absences to the Australian economy.

$4K

Cost Per Employee

Absenteeism is an extremely costly problem, averaging over $4,000 per employee per annum.

35%

Increase in Absence

In the past 12 months, organisations reported a 35% increase in the level of absence due to mental health problems in the workplace.

During this webinar, we'll discuss:

  • Key absenteeism trends across Australian workplaces

  • The true cost of employee absence and its impact on productivity

  • Why mental health and non-work injuries are driving long-term absence

  • Common challenges organisations face when managing absenteeism

  • The role of data, technology and early intervention in reducing absence

  • Seven practical strategies to modernise your absence management approach

  • How leading organisations are improving wellbeing while reducing costs

Gain valuable insights to help your organisation:

Reduce absenteeism and associated costs

Improve employee wellbeing and engagement

Strengthen manager capability and accountability

Enhance absence reporting, tracking and intervention processes

Create a more resilient and productive workforce

 

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