Tag: Lushan Sundram
Turning data into wellbeing – health insights matter in employee benefits
Despite significant investment in employee benefits, many organisations still struggle. Employee engagement remains low. Healthcare expenses continue to rise. Productivity shows signs of decline. In many cases, the issue does not stem from underinvestment. Instead, it reflects a lack of insight. Even the most comprehensive medical coverage can fall short.
The hidden billions of absenteeism – how smarter cover can save...
Absenteeism is not just about the occasional sick note. It is a silent drain on South Africa’s economy. Research shows that sickness-related absenteeism costs the country more than R20 billion each year. In the public health sector alone, poorly managed sick leave once cost the KwaZulu-Natal Department of Health more than R300 million over a two-year reporting cycle.
