unhappiness costly for businesses

16 May 2007 - 02:00
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Increasing numbers of South Africans are taking sick leave because of psychological illness, costing companies over R1billion a year, management consultants said on Tuesday.

Increasing numbers of South Africans are taking sick leave because of psychological illness, costing companies over R1billion a year, management consultants said on Tuesday.

"Companies should be asking themselves what they can do to make their staff happy," said Johnny Johnson, chief executive of Corporate Absenteeism Management Solutions. - Sapa