Thread by @CovidPledge

Today is the last day of the Covid Pledge week of action. So let’s finish by summarising the five key reasons why it makes good economic sense for businesses to sign the Covid Pledge (covidpledge.uk) #CovidPledgeAction #CovidSafetyPledge (1/7)

Reason 1: Making the workplace safer reduces staff absences and attracts employees at a time when the UK economy is suffering extreme staff shortages costing £30bn per year (peoplemanagement.co.uk/article/179348… ) #CovidPledgeAction #CovidSafetyPledge (2/7)

Reason 2: Supporting staff to stay at home when ill equally makes good economic sense. A 2019 survey estimated that presenteeism costs the UK £15.1 billion per year (pmsystems.co.uk/post/the-cost-…) #CovidPledgeAction #CovidSafetyPledge (3/7)

Reason 3: Good ventilation not only reduces Covid, it reduces other infections, improves productivity & decision making while reducing staff absences & turnover. It can save you money - $6,500 per employee according to one US study #CovidPledgeAction #CovidSafetyPledge (4/7)

Reason 4: Making workplaces safer makes them accessible & attractive to those people who are concerned about Covid, most of whom are still either shielding or taking extra precautions. Displaying the pledge will increase footfall! #CovidPledgeAction #CovidSafetyPledge (5/7)

Reason 5: Protecting staff, protecting companies, challenging exclusion; all a key part of being a social responsible business – and there is increasing evidence that this is good for business (investopedia.com/ask/answers/04…)! #CovidPledgeAction #CovidSafetyPledge (6/7)

Overall, if arguments about creating a healthier, fairer, more inclusive society aren’t enough, then sign up to the Covid Pledge out of economic interest! To find out how visit our website (covidpledge.uk) or email us at info[@]covidpledge[.]uk! #CovidSafetyPledge (7/7)