{"id":602143,"date":"2026-07-01T16:48:36","date_gmt":"2026-07-01T16:48:36","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.olympiajournal.com\/news\/story\/602143\/cdc-data-workplace-absenteeism-costs-us-employers-1685-per-employee-annually-st-janitorial-highlights-cleanings-role-in-cutting-sick-days-by-up-to-46.html"},"modified":"2026-07-01T16:48:36","modified_gmt":"2026-07-01T16:48:36","slug":"cdc-data-workplace-absenteeism-costs-us-employers-1685-per-employee-annually-st-janitorial-highlights-cleanings-role-in-cutting-sick-days-by-up-to-46","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.pennsylvania-magazine.com\/news\/story\/602143\/cdc-data-workplace-absenteeism-costs-us-employers-1685-per-employee-annually-st-janitorial-highlights-cleanings-role-in-cutting-sick-days-by-up-to-46.html","title":{"rendered":"CDC Data: Workplace Absenteeism Costs U.S. Employers $1,685 Per Employee Annually; S&T Janitorial Highlights Cleaning\u2019s Role in Cutting Sick Days by Up to 46%"},"content":{"rendered":"
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S&T Janitorial Service LLC: Commercial Cleaning Odessa & Midland TX<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n
The CDC reports absenteeism costs U.S. employers $225.8 billion annually\u2014roughly $1,685 per employee. Drawing on CDC, BLS, and ISSA data, S&T Janitorial outlines how Permian Basin businesses can use structured commercial cleaning programs to address one of the most documented levers in workplace absenteeism: a hygienic workplace, which ISSA data links to up to 46% fewer sick days.<\/div>\n

ODESSA, TX – <\/strong>S&T Janitorial Service LLC, a commercial cleaning provider serving Odessa, Midland, and the Permian Basin since 2008, is highlighting widely-cited workplace absenteeism data showing that structured commercial cleaning programs represent one of the most documented levers for reducing illness-related sick days and the costs they create.<\/p>\n

According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, productivity losses linked to absenteeism cost U.S. employers $225.8 billion annually, or approximately $1,685 per employee per year. The U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the 2024 absence rate for full-time wage and salary workers reached 3.2%, with illness and injury among the leading causes.<\/p>\n

Industry data compiled by ISSA—the worldwide cleaning industry association—has shown that maintaining a well-maintained, hygienic workplace can result in roughly 46% fewer sick days among employees, making professional cleaning one of the few documented interventions that directly addresses absenteeism cost.<\/p>\n

“Most business owners treat janitorial service as overhead, not as an absenteeism strategy,” said Sam Garza, owner of S&T Janitorial Service LLC. “But the numbers from the CDC, BLS, and ISSA tell a different story. For a Permian Basin business with 50 employees, the CDC’s $1,685 per-employee figure represents more than $80,000 a year in absenteeism cost—and ISSA’s research suggests a meaningful share of that is addressable through consistent, structured cleaning.”<\/p>\n

S&T Janitorial serves office, medical, industrial, and construction clients across Odessa, Midland, and the broader Permian Basin. The company emphasizes consistent attention to high-touch surfaces—door handles, light switches, shared keyboards, restrooms, and break rooms—alongside routine floor maintenance<\/a>, which contributes to indoor air quality and protects long-term flooring investments in commercial facilities.<\/p>\n

Beyond illness reduction, regular professional cleaning supports employee retention, client first-impressions, and facility lifespan—particularly relevant for Permian Basin businesses operating in a region defined by oil and gas activity, high foot traffic, and demanding climate conditions.<\/p>\n

About S&T Janitorial Service LLC<\/strong><\/p>\n

S&T Janitorial Service LLC has provided commercial and industrial cleaning across Odessa, Midland, and the Permian Basin since 2008. The company holds a BBB A+ rating and serves office, medical, industrial, and construction clients with services including office cleaning, floor maintenance, window cleaning, carpet cleaning, lawn care, and post-construction cleanup.<\/p>\n

Media Contact<\/span>
Company Name:<\/strong> S&T Janitorial Service<\/a>
Contact Person:<\/strong> Rosie
Email:<\/strong> Send Email<\/a>
Phone:<\/strong> +1 432-777-2903
Address:<\/strong>22 Estates Dr
City:<\/strong> Odessa
State:<\/strong> TX 79765
Country:<\/strong> United States
Website:<\/strong> https:\/\/www.stjanitorial.com\/<\/a><\/p>\n

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