An unpleasant work environment can have a significant cost in terms of court settlements and replacement of valued employees. Similarly, workplace fraud and theft are increasing at all levels.
Fortunately these business costs can be substantially reduced with a properly managed employee hotline.
Bullied employees waste up to 52 per cent of their time at work,
-- Canada Safety Council.
Bullied employees are more likely to leave their jobs. A manager paid $50,000 a year can cost $50,000 to replace. -- HRtutor.com
Sexual harassment is a major factor in the career decisions of many Canadian women.
-- Conference Board of Canada survey
Performance of work teams sufferes in the presence of sexual harassment.
-- U.S. study reported by Queens University
Court cases and punitive damages are rising dramatically in the U.S., from $12.7 million in 1992 to $50.3 mllion in 2002