CDC Data: Workplace Absenteeism Costs U.S. Employers $1,685 Per Employee Annually; S&T Janitorial Highlights Cleaning’s Role in Cutting Sick Days by Up to 46%
ODESSA, TX – 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.
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.
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.
“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.”
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, which contributes to indoor air quality and protects long-term flooring investments in commercial facilities.
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.
About S&T Janitorial Service LLC
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.
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City: Odessa
State: TX 79765
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