The health and wellbeing of employees is an essential part of today’s Human Resources process, providing the opportunity to improve staff morale whilst also increasing productivity and reducing sick leave.
Food sensitivity testing can be easily provided in the workplace as part of an ongoing wellness programme. As time during the working day is a precious commodity, OptiHealth UK offer a Corporate Testing Service on site.
Testing for 200+ food and environmental sensitivities, plus nutritional advice on how to address any issues identified.
A printed report will also be produced.
Book a whole or half day on site, with appointments available from early morning until 8pm.
Early and late appointments mean staff working shifts or part-time have the chance to take up the service too.
Of the 7 main causes of sickness absence identified by the CIPD, minor illness (colds, flu, stomach upsets and headaches) and recurring medical conditions featured in the list.
Minor illnesses and recurring medical conditions can be symptomatic of food intolerances, such as wheat, gluten and lactose.
£1.2bn
Yearly cost of sickness absence among 5.5 million public sector workers, at an average of 10 days a year.
Government survey, 2004
£12.2bn
Yearly cost of sickness absence to UK businesses.
Confederation of British Industry
£659
Average yearly cost of sickness absence per employee.
CIPD, July 2007
8.4 days
Working days lost per employee every year: 3.7% of working time.
CIPD, July 2007
Food sensitivity testing for all your staff is one strategy occupational health departments and business owners can use to manage sickness absence. It is a quick, painless and needle-free test that can be carried out in the workplace to minimise disruption to your business or organisation.
Corporate sensitivity testing can be undertaken from just 30 minutes per employee to help identify possible sensitivity to food and environmental substances.
Eliminating those foods could significantly improve sickness absence rates for some employees with minor illnesses or recurring medical conditions.
Request an appointment at our Camberley clinic, or call us to talk it through.
