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The ROI of a Healthy Team

The Costs:

The Hidden Workplace Impact: The financial and human costs of unaddressed autoimmune conditions in the workplace are staggering:

Productivity Losses:

  • 40% presenteeism rate among employees with autoimmune conditions

  • 50% productivity loss documented in affected workers

  • 14% absenteeism rate significantly above general population averages

  • 35% of patients report that their condition actively limits work productivity

Economic Burden:

  • Annual absenteeism costs averaging $12,024 per employee with systemic autoimmune conditions

  • 22% of workers with certain autoimmune diseases stop working within three years of diagnosis

  • 25% work disability rate for some autoimmune conditions

  • Substantially higher healthcare costs and extended leave requirements

Signature 2-Day Corporate Workshop

The Resilient Workforce™ Pilot Program

  • 2-Day Training + 6-Month Ongoing Coaching to equip leaders, managers, and HR to support employees with autoimmune conditions, reducing absenteeism, improving retention, and strengthening workforce resilience.

  • Key Takeaways: Calculate hidden costs & ROI of autoimmune wellness programs, Benchmark inclusivity and implement early intervention strategies, Train managers on supportive conversations and flexible workload management, Provide HR with awareness training, toolkits, wellness resources, and red flag guides

  • Outcomes include: increased engagement, reduced sick days, measurable cost savings, and improved retention, Scalable for company-wide rollout and integration into leadership, onboarding, and wellness programs

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Desiree Werland is a San Antonio native, National Board-Certified Health & Wellness Coach, and host of the Stronger Than Autoimmune Podcast. As a corporate autoimmune health consultant, she works with organizations to improve retention, reduce absenteeism, and foster inclusive workplaces where employees can thrive without sacrificing their well-being.

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    • Key Takeaways: Practical tools to manage health while maintaining career performance, Strategies for energy management and stress reduction, Building resilience and self-advocacy skills, Tips for communicating needs to managers and colleagues

    • Stress management, mindset, energy optimization, and self-care routines (not limited to autoimmune disease)

    • Key Takeaways: Evidence-based strategies for managing stress and preventing burnout, Techniques for maintaining energy and focus throughout the workday, Building personal and team resilience, Actionable routines for high-pressure work

    • Strategic insights for executives beyond HR and managers

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