The impact of Cognassist on absenteeism

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Reasons to absenteeism

Unsupported neurodiversity in the workplace can significantly contribute to increased absenteeism, as employees with cognitive differences may struggle without the right accommodations and management support.

In fact, the 2024 Neurodiversity Index report, revealed that 50% of neuro-different individuals had taken time off work in the past year due to challenges related to their neurodiversity. The report also found that over a third of neuro-different workers had not received any guidance or support from their employers, with nearly 20% stating they wouldn’t know who to approach for help within their organisation.

When individuals don’t receive the necessary support, they can experience higher levels of stress, frustration, and disengagement, leading to frequent absences to cope.

Absenteeism in the workplace often stems from several key factors that impact employee well-being and productivity:

Manager communication

Poor communication from managers leads to misunderstandings, unresolved conflicts, and a lack of support, causing disengagement and increased absenteeism.

Stress and burnout

Excessive workloads and stress lead to burnout, causing employees to take time off. Without proper stress management, burnout becomes a common driver of absenteeism.

Inadequate support systems

A lack of support, like flexible work options or mental health resources, makes it harder for employees to handle personal challenges, leading to more absences.

Low employee engagement

Disengaged employees are more likely to take unscheduled time off due to feeling disconnected from their work. Lack of recognition or fulfilling roles further lowers motivation, raising absenteeism rates.

Mental health issues

Mental health challenges, like anxiety and depression, are major contributors to absenteeism. Without proper support, these issues often result in frequent or prolonged absences.

The ripple effects of absenteeism

Understanding the broader impact on workplace dynamics

Absenteeism is often just the tip of the iceberg, often signalling deeper organisational challenges that can impact overall performance and employee satisfaction.

When absenteeism rises, team morale can suffer as workloads increase, leading to burnout among remaining staff. Over time, this strain can contribute to higher turnover rates and a decline in workplace culture, further exacerbating the issue.

Below are key interconnected issues stemming from absenteeism.

Absenteeism effect

Retention challenges

Absenteeism hurts employee retention and often points to deeper organizational issues. Recruiting and training new hires diverts resources from retaining talent, with replacement costs reaching 6 to 9 months of the employee’s salary.

Lost productivity

Absenteeism directly reduces productivity, as absent employees aren’t contributing. Colleagues may also take on extra work, lowering overall team productivity.

Negative manager experiences

Managers often struggle to support diverse teams without proper training and resources, leading to frustration and a lack of openness and psychological safety for employees.

Just the tip of the iceberg

Empowering neurodiverse talent in the workplace

With 66% of neurodiverse individuals feeling they should receive more support from their employers, Cognassist addresses this need by offering personalised cognitive assessments and tailored strategies for specific job roles.

By identifying where employees require additional support and providing practical adjustments, Cognassist empowers managers to create a truly inclusive environment. This not only enables diverse thinking to thrive but also reduces absenteeism and enhances overall employee engagement and productivity.

Absenteeism is the tip of the iceburg

Who we help

Cognitive mapping and strategies that reduce barriers faced in role.

Empowered managers to provide psychological safety.

Opportunity to access support and adjustments regardless if whether ready to disclosure a neurodiversity.

Accredited Manager training to establish capability and forward thinking managers.

Kai AI to enable confidence to engage in conversation and effect positive change.

Cognassist Compass to ensure productive and constructive one-on-one meetings.

Secure software enabled neuro-difference disclosure and support foundation.

Champions to embed culture and support line managers.

Workforce cognitive insights, enabling deep dives to understand reduce key costs such as absenteeism and retention.

"Cognassist has already provided useful for Informa and would be a ‘must’ for anyone seeking to cultivate a truly inclusive and empathetic work environment."

 

Cagla Gayretli

Diversity, Equity & Inclusion Coordinator, Informa Markets

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