Retail

Short-staffed floors show up at the register.

Injuries, ongoing pain, fatigue and untreated health conditions can quickly become call-outs, uncovered shifts, slower service and people leaving mid-season.

For eligible businesses, additional preventative health benefits may be available at no added cost to the employer or employee.

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Retail associate restocking shelves in a bright store

Health problems rarely stay personal for long.

When one associate calls out, the rest of the store absorbs it. Lines get longer, tasks get skipped and managers end up covering the floor instead of running it.

You may see the commercial impact well before you realize there is a workforce health problem.

Call-outs and last-minute shift gaps
Overtime and scheduling pressure
Injuries and workers’ compensation claims
Slower service and customer complaints
High turnover in hourly roles
Growing insurance and benefits costs

The risks are higher in retail.

Long hours standing, lifting, variable schedules and part-time hours can leave many retail workers with limited access to everyday care.

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Retail trade recorded 3.0 injuries and illnesses per 100 full-time workers in 2024, compared with 2.3 across private industry.[1]

nonfatal workplace injury and illness cases were recorded in retail trade in 2024.[1]

of private-industry sales workers had access to employer medical care benefits in March 2026, compared with 71% of all private-industry workers.[2]

of part-time private-industry workers had access to employer medical care benefits in March 2026.[2]

These risks don’t only affect the person who is hurt or unwell. They show up in uncovered shifts, stretched managers and customers who notice the difference.

For eligible businesses, additional preventative health benefits may be available at no added cost to the employer or employee.

Add meaningful health benefits without adding another major cost.

Depending on your business structure, workforce and current benefits, your employees may be able to access services such as:

24/7 telemedicine

Mental health and wellbeing support

Prescription medication benefits

Support for employees and their families

Sanguine Preventative Health reviews your business and identifies the program best suited to how your workforce is structured. We'll explain what is available, how it works and what implementation would involve.

What to expect on a call with a preventative health advisor:

A short discussion about your workforce
A review of your current benefits structure
Clear advice on whether a program may fit
No obligation to proceed

Let's see what a preventative health program could look like for your business.

Book a conversation with a Sanguine Preventative Health advisor. We'll review your current setup and determine whether a no-added-cost program may be available.