4 Mar 2025In today's competitive business environment, staff wellbeing is a key driver of productivity, talent retention, and workplace morale. Access to timely medical care remains a challenge, with New Zealanders facing average wait times of over two weeks for non-urgent GP visits and long delays in emergency departments.
Delays accessing healthcare significantly impact businesses through absenteeism, lost productivity, and increased stress among employees and employers.
Emergency Consult provides a fast, accessible, and easy-to-use solution to support your workforce when injured or unwell—and it is very cost-effective. Our 24-hour 7 day telehealth service is proven, and it is supported by New Zealand’s best specialist clinicians.
KEY BUSINESS BENEFITS
1. Attract and retain top talent
- Enhance your staff benefits package, making your company an attractive place to work
- Create a culture of care and support, increasing overall job satisfaction
2. Support working parents and families
- Health and wellness perks are a key differentiator, especially for younger workers and working parents
- Your team can use the service for their children or dependents, reducing stress and minimising time off work.
- Helps staff balance work and family responsibilities.
3. Reduce absenteeism and increase productivity
- Avoid unnecessary trips to urgent care or emergency departments by getting fast, virtual medical advice and treatment
- Immediate medical care reduces time away from work.
- Prevents minor illnesses from escalating into long-term absences
- Saves money by reducing the cost of lost productivity
- New Zealand Workforce Absenteeism Data: Average rate of employee absenteeism in New Zealand has risen to 5.5 days per worker annually, costing the economy an estimated $2.86 billion per year. This equates to $5243 per employee per year!
OUR COMMITMENT
We will support your staff by providing urgent medical consults within 30 minutes, day or night, ensuring your staff (and their families) get the care they need when they need it.
YOUR INVESTMENT
Two easy payment options provide twelve-month cover:
Pay as you go: Monthly installments (12-month contract)
(per 100 staff, includes 200 consultations annually)
Annual: Prepaid lump sum at a favourable rate
Additional consult packs (50 or 100 consults) can be added anytime
The service is inherently scalable, regardless of whether you have 50 or 5000 staff. Contact us if you wish to check your investment before signing up.
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What if we need more consultations?
You can add consult packs (50 or 100 consults) at any time, with payments spread over the remainder of the twelve-month period
Can the service be used by family members?
Yes! Companies can choose to extend coverage to family members as an added benefit.
How do we access the service?
All you need is a device with a camera and speaker such as a smartphone, tablet or laptop. You’ll be provided with a unique login. Simply go to emergencyconsult.co.nz, start a consult using your login, and be seen within 30 minutes.
What if it is something that can’t be dealt with online?
About 80% of things can be dealt with online. But if your condition cannot be dealt with virtually, you’ll be referred to the appropriate place to receive care. A copy of the medical notes will be shared with your normal GP too, so they know what’s happened.
FIND OUT MORE
Engaging us to support you means you’re investing in a healthier, happier, and more productive workforce. The benefits to the bottom line are direct and quick, with paybacks typically within 12 weeks.
Let's work together to make healthcare accessible, convenient, and effective for your team. Contact Meg to find out more:
Meg Rabbidge, Client Relationship Manager: phone 021 162 7371 or email [email protected]