{"id":3230,"date":"2025-01-07T13:27:09","date_gmt":"2025-01-07T13:27:09","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.recharge360.com\/?p=3230"},"modified":"2026-04-20T11:34:23","modified_gmt":"2026-04-20T11:34:23","slug":"absenteeism-solutions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.recharge360.com\/en\/absence-prevention\/absenteeism-solutions\/","title":{"rendered":"Absenteeism solutions"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"brz-root__container brz-reset-all brz brz-root__container-page\">\n<section id=\"ac22245f017f3816a4fc_cJeAgszroHUp\" class=\"brz-section brz-css-1gkrg9s\">\n<div class=\"brz-section__content brz-section--boxed brz-css-3lgb9u brz-css-19ajgg7\" data-brz-custom-id=\"rNoQd8DH2qaX\">\n<div class=\"brz-container brz-css-a7f2c\">\n<div class=\"brz-row__container brz-css-1dgotgl brz-css-135eigf\" data-brz-custom-id=\"wvapNcrr4n2_\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-row brz-css-1fhyo5c brz-css-ofi3jt\">\n<div class=\"brz-columns brz-css-bmtsnf brz-css-r8hoyt\" data-brz-custom-id=\"iwytHDxUCqFL\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-column__items brz-css-lossz3 brz-css-13b6p22\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-13kpwke brz-css-1iy5on0 brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-1oqpkw2\" data-brz-custom-id=\"zt68Y4Zu0Qkr\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<h1 class=\"brz-text-lg-left brz-bcp-color3 brz-tp-xs-empty brz-fs-xs-41 brz-fss-xs-px brz-fw-xs-700 brz-ls-xs-m_1_5 brz-lh-xs-1 brz-vfw-xs-400 brz-fwdth-xs-100 brz-fsft-xs-0 brz-tp-sm-empty brz-fs-sm-37 brz-fss-sm-px brz-fw-sm-700 brz-ls-sm-m_1_5 brz-lh-sm-1 brz-vfw-sm-400 brz-fwdth-sm-100 brz-fsft-sm-0 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-700 brz-ls-lg-m_1_5 brz-lh-lg-1 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-tp-lg-empty brz-ff-inter brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-50 brz-css-mpQx6\" data-uniq-id=\"xaUT5\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-yAj3W\">Solutions sick leave? Here's what you need to know to gain insight<\/h1>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-13kpwke brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-1oqpkw2\" data-brz-custom-id=\"lIxU4GdJXfyD\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-empty brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_6 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fs-lg-18 brz-ft-google brz-ff-inter brz-bcp-color7 brz-text-lg-left brz-css-sO2M8\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-yURMf\" data-uniq-id=\"iOkvD\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color7\">Absenteeism is a major problem for many organizations. It costs money, causes workload for colleagues and affects productivity. <\/span><a class=\"brz-cp-color7 link--external\" href=\"https:\/\/www.recharge360.com\/en\/results\/\" data-brz-link-type=\"external\">A real solution<\/a><span class=\"brz-cp-color7\"> we do not offer here - that requires an in-depth approach and customization. What we do offer is insight into the causes, consequences and possible ways to reduce absenteeism. Because getting a grip on absenteeism starts with understanding where it comes from.<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-13kpwke brz-css-vkexak brz-css-191hwe brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-spacer brz-css-76hxwy brz-css-zoir4q\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"3b9941011e81f27d21f8_mMTfmHyVT3RY\" class=\"brz-section brz-css-1gkrg9s brz-css-18mfutd\">\n<div class=\"brz-section__content brz-section--boxed brz-css-3lgb9u brz-css-mcw3t3\" data-brz-custom-id=\"kn2Zs1vEXCMf\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg-image\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-bg-color\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-container brz-css-a7f2c\">\n<div class=\"brz-row__container brz-css-1dgotgl brz-css-t3d1mu\" data-brz-custom-id=\"lfNtWUjBXkee\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-row brz-css-1fhyo5c brz-css-ofi3jt\">\n<div class=\"brz-columns brz-css-bmtsnf brz-css-ebjm3s\" data-brz-custom-id=\"bMZxZ3zVm6dw\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-column__items brz-css-lossz3 brz-css-donbuo\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-13kpwke brz-css-1e6g8n8 brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-1oqpkw2\" data-brz-custom-id=\"a7QyQz4oiwMx\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<h2 class=\"brz-lh-lg-1_4 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-700 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fs-lg-18 brz-ft-google brz-ff-inter brz-tp-lg-heading3 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-css-wgkEK\" data-uniq-id=\"ikv3k\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-wurUP\"><strong class=\"brz-cp-color8\">What are the main causes of absenteeism?<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-13kpwke brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-1oqpkw2\" data-brz-custom-id=\"zBbDTESzyeYy\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-bcp-color7 brz-css-jXQOv\" data-uniq-id=\"e8SU7\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-eJfHE\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color8\">Sick leave stems from a variety of factors. Some causes are the employee's own, such as health problems or personal circumstances. Other causes stem from organizational culture, workload or lack of support.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-bcp-color7 brz-css-dtAmO\" data-uniq-id=\"zhEGO\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-z5mbY\">\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-bcp-color7 brz-css-v1QcJ\" data-uniq-id=\"pCOFG\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-lS2Do\"><strong class=\"brz-cp-color8\">Common causes of absenteeism:<\/strong><\/p>\n<ul>\n<li class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-bcp-color7 brz-css-oZsNw\" data-uniq-id=\"gBcT0\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-v_mek\"><strong class=\"brz-cp-color8\">Physical complaints<\/strong><span class=\"brz-cp-color8\"> such as back pain, neck pain or <\/span><a class=\"brz-cp-color8 link--external\" href=\"https:\/\/rsi-vereniging.nl\/over-rsi\/wat-is-rsi\/#:~:text=Repetitieve%20Strain%20Injury%20(RSI)%20is,de%20muis%20of%20het%20toetsenbord.\" data-brz-link-type=\"external\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">RSI<\/a><\/li>\n<li class=\"brz-bcp-color7 brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-a40F7\" data-uniq-id=\"lXgCv\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-wYo5E\"><strong class=\"brz-cp-color8\">Mental complaints<\/strong><span class=\"brz-cp-color8\"> such as stress, burnout or anxiety<\/span><\/li>\n<li class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-bcp-color8 brz-css-eDXZh\" data-uniq-id=\"aGdrb\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-lyNg8\"><strong class=\"brz-cp-color8\">Workload and work-life balance<\/strong><\/li>\n<li class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-bcp-color8 brz-css-b2Voa\" data-uniq-id=\"cKrBX\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-rnX18\"><strong class=\"brz-cp-color8\">Lack of commitment or appreciation in the workplace<\/strong><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-bcp-color8 brz-css-gf0Bx\" data-uniq-id=\"t9qUf\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-kYLVo\">\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-bcp-color7 brz-css-qHvG4\" data-uniq-id=\"f09uW\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-sgNcc\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color8\">As an employer, you cannot prevent everything. But by listening carefully to your employees and taking signals seriously, in many cases you can <\/span><a class=\"link--external brz-cp-color8\" href=\"https:\/\/www.recharge360.com\/en\/product-page\/\" data-brz-link-type=\"external\">reduce absenteeism. <\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-13kpwke brz-css-vkexak brz-css-15ao0ii brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-spacer brz-css-76hxwy brz-css-1n2dv65\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"712cb6a0714c0e6c11c8_f5WfbWeZVu2R\" class=\"brz-section brz-css-1gkrg9s\">\n<div class=\"brz-section__content brz-section--boxed brz-css-3lgb9u brz-css-ali3ka\" data-brz-custom-id=\"rWtrKh61kUk4\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg-color\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-container brz-css-a7f2c\">\n<div class=\"brz-row__container brz-css-1dgotgl brz-css-lj3hht\" data-brz-custom-id=\"xkSe5f1fsWVb\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-row brz-css-1fhyo5c brz-css-ofi3jt\">\n<div class=\"brz-columns brz-css-bmtsnf brz-css-1euebvd\" data-brz-custom-id=\"kV1GXJMhcJsr\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-column__items brz-css-lossz3 brz-css-1xy6fz5\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-13kpwke brz-css-qqfgjz brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-1oqpkw2\" data-brz-custom-id=\"p4wHXQdt2omc\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<h2 class=\"brz-lh-lg-1 brz-ls-lg-m_1_5 brz-fw-lg-700 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fs-lg-38 brz-ft-google brz-ff-inter brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-tp-lg-heading2 brz-css-aRJZd\" data-uniq-id=\"jDzxm\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-rPxuO\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color3\">How to calculate costs of sick leave?<\/span><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-13kpwke brz-css-1qrye07 brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-1oqpkw2\" data-brz-custom-id=\"dyUTWO_yYc6c\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-njMAL\" data-uniq-id=\"kLtCU\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-cNycw\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color7\">Absenteeism costs organizations more than just continued pay. Consider replacement costs, lost productivity and the additional workload for colleagues.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-hAB4Q\" data-uniq-id=\"hAuXO\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-hCDpe\">\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-x_PlM\" data-uniq-id=\"uHZEl\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-nYaYr\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color7\">A simple way to calculate costs: <\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-iOh_2\" data-uniq-id=\"arFw9\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-r_uWC\">\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-k_J9_\" data-uniq-id=\"rUoVV\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-qLUAr\"><strong class=\"brz-cp-color7\">Case study:<\/strong><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-z3QQX\" data-uniq-id=\"rUoVV\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-qLUAr\">\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-afXRh\" data-uniq-id=\"uSnW_\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-hspz7\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color7\">An employee with a gross daily wage of \u20ac200 is sick for 10 days.<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-sV7DO\" data-uniq-id=\"mCChM\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-dUAdN\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color7\">The cost:<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-a8KeJ\" data-uniq-id=\"mCChM\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-dUAdN\">\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-bcArI\" data-uniq-id=\"o3VWf\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-xruE1\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color7\">10 \u00d7 200 \u00d7 1,2 = \u20ac2.400<\/span><\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-leaWx\" data-uniq-id=\"o3VWf\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-xruE1\">\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-zinYR\" data-uniq-id=\"rohgn\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-thkfC\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color7\">This calculation gives an indication of direct costs. The indirect costs, such as reduced motivation or higher turnover, are more difficult to quantify. <\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-columns brz-css-bmtsnf brz-css-ze4x0o\" data-brz-custom-id=\"tfHRk3sQM252\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-column__items brz-css-lossz3\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-13kpwke brz-css-1ep4qoz brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-image brz-css-eh5iu9 brz-css-qme5uw\" data-brz-custom-id=\"yrKIP2A9SvAp\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"brz-img\" src=\"https:\/\/www.recharge360.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/brizy\/imgs\/een-subtitel-toevoegen-2-512x512x0x26x512x459x1736254890.webp\" alt=\"calculate sick leave costs\" title=\"\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"598bf907c713221ffd19_pWSgEkhJdiCm\" class=\"brz-section brz-css-1gkrg9s brz-css-1b97ndk\">\n<div class=\"brz-section__content brz-section--boxed brz-css-3lgb9u brz-css-kyxxgd\" data-brz-custom-id=\"wEnLqYACqVS1\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg-image\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-bg-color\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-container brz-css-a7f2c\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-13kpwke brz-css-3biohe brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-1oqpkw2\" data-brz-custom-id=\"wIJyTMV95ERb\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<h2 class=\"brz-fsft-xs-0 brz-fwdth-xs-100 brz-vfw-xs-400 brz-lh-xs-1_3 brz-ls-xs-m_1_5 brz-fw-xs-400 brz-fss-xs-px brz-fs-xs-25 brz-tp-xs-empty brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1 brz-ls-lg-m_1_5 brz-fw-lg-700 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fs-lg-38 brz-ft-google brz-ff-inter brz-text-lg-center brz-tp-lg-heading3 brz-css-rP94x\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-zVYyS\" data-uniq-id=\"tIoRA\"><strong class=\"brz-cp-color3 brz-bold-true\">3 Practical tips to reduce sick leave<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-13kpwke brz-css-vkexak brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-spacer brz-css-76hxwy brz-css-1qfhlqj\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-13kpwke brz-css-stka8b brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-1oqpkw2\" data-brz-custom-id=\"kHPO4DmHVn79\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<p class=\"brz-text-lg-center brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-css-egwjQ\" data-uniq-id=\"iyE5r\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-q2Vps\"><span class=\"brz-cp-color7,color3\">While you can never completely prevent sick leave, there are ways to reduce the risk. Here are a few practical tips you can apply right away:<\/span><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-13kpwke brz-css-vkexak brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-spacer brz-css-76hxwy brz-css-w538j\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-13kpwke brz-css-6ycku8 brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-accordion brz-css-1cag3b2 brz-css-yg7rie\" data-brz-duration=\"400\" data-brz-custom-id=\"fGVfqglMF8Zo\">\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__item\">\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__nav\" data-brz-collapsible=\"off\">\n<h5 class=\"brz-accordion__nav-title brz-h5 brz-text__editor\" data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">Encourage vitality in the workplace<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__content brz-d-xs-flex brz-flex-xs-column\">\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__item-content brz-d-xs-flex brz-flex-xs-column\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-13kpwke brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-1oqpkw2\" data-brz-custom-id=\"rrCtxuc6qtmB\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-400 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-lh-lg-1_6 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-ff-inter brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-15 brz-tp-lg-empty brz-bcp-color7 brz-css-qVg8o\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-bCQEA\" data-uniq-id=\"dHjXa\">Healthy employees are less likely to call in sick. Therefore, provide a healthy workplace, think ergonomic workstations, healthy lunches and exercise.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p class=\"brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-400 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-lh-lg-1_6 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-ff-inter brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-15 brz-tp-lg-empty brz-bcp-color7 brz-css-uc2Iv\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-nq2RB\" data-uniq-id=\"eQwgL\"><a class=\"link--external brz-cp-color3\" href=\"https:\/\/www.recharge360.com\/en\/product-page\/\" data-brz-link-type=\"external\"><strong>Read more about promoting vitality in the workplace here. <\/strong><\/a><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__item\">\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__nav\" data-brz-collapsible=\"off\">\n<h5 class=\"brz-accordion__nav-title brz-h5 brz-text__editor\" data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">Offer mental support<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__content brz-d-xs-flex brz-flex-xs-column\">\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__item-content brz-d-xs-flex brz-flex-xs-column\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-13kpwke brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-1oqpkw2\" data-brz-custom-id=\"l9gVhnReoEft\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"brz-fs-lg-15 brz-ft-google brz-ff-inter brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_6 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-bcp-color7 brz-tp-lg-empty brz-css-t2q8O\" data-uniq-id=\"bNcHO\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-uRM30\">An employee with stress or burnout symptoms can often be prevented by timely intervention. Consider coaching or a confidant within the company.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__item\">\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__nav\" data-brz-collapsible=\"off\">\n<h5 class=\"brz-accordion__nav-title brz-h5 brz-text__editor\" data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">Communicate absence policy clearly<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__content brz-d-xs-flex brz-flex-xs-column\">\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__item-content brz-d-xs-flex brz-flex-xs-column\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-13kpwke brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-1oqpkw2\" data-brz-custom-id=\"bL68cZcHQU99\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"brz-fs-lg-15 brz-ft-google brz-ff-inter brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_6 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-bcp-color7 brz-tp-lg-empty brz-css-iJcZr\" data-uniq-id=\"oATQr\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-s9cqi\">Make sure employees know what is expected of them during illness. Transparency prevents misunderstandings and makes people feel heard.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-13kpwke brz-css-vkexak brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-spacer brz-css-76hxwy brz-css-om4gig\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"55d2f9c704ebf6635368_mLVrTF2khrMW\" class=\"brz-section brz-css-1gkrg9s brz-css-1u3avja\">\n<div class=\"brz-section__content brz-section--boxed brz-css-3lgb9u brz-css-p4oba7\" data-brz-custom-id=\"vFTsc83988AN\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg-color\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-container brz-css-a7f2c\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-13kpwke brz-css-unjdx5 brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-1oqpkw2\" data-brz-custom-id=\"frbWnngtcFl6\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<h2 class=\"brz-fsft-xs-0 brz-fwdth-xs-100 brz-vfw-xs-400 brz-lh-xs-1_3 brz-ls-xs-m_1_5 brz-fw-xs-400 brz-fss-xs-px brz-fs-xs-25 brz-tp-xs-empty brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1 brz-ls-lg-m_1_5 brz-fw-lg-700 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fs-lg-38 brz-ft-google brz-ff-inter brz-text-lg-center brz-tp-lg-heading3 brz-css-o6twf\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-aj2K_\" data-uniq-id=\"dqS_z\"><strong class=\"brz-bold-true\">Frequently asked questions about sick leave<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-13kpwke brz-css-vkexak brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-spacer brz-css-76hxwy brz-css-9jcnkx\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-13kpwke brz-css-vkexak brz-css-12f3mwv brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-spacer brz-css-76hxwy brz-css-1gff166\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-13kpwke brz-css-6ka1z5 brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-accordion brz-css-1cag3b2 brz-css-17741p2\" data-brz-duration=\"400\" data-brz-custom-id=\"gXv08ScKL7n0\">\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__item\">\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__nav\" data-brz-collapsible=\"off\">\n<h5 class=\"brz-accordion__nav-title brz-h5 brz-text__editor\" data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">What is included in sick leave?<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__content brz-d-xs-flex brz-flex-xs-column\">\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__item-content brz-d-xs-flex brz-flex-xs-column\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-13kpwke brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-1oqpkw2\" data-brz-custom-id=\"u6gVdzZnhhvH\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"brz-bcp-color7 brz-tp-lg-empty brz-fs-lg-15 brz-ft-google brz-ff-inter brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_6 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-css-f_5G6\" data-uniq-id=\"dJ8a4\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-ub75Y\">Sick leave includes all situations in which an employee is unable to work due to illness or medical complaints. This can range from short-term absence (such as the flu) to long-term absence due to burnout or chronic illness.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__item\">\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__nav\" data-brz-collapsible=\"off\">\n<h5 class=\"brz-accordion__nav-title brz-h5 brz-text__editor\" data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">How many days per year are you allowed to be sick?<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__content brz-d-xs-flex brz-flex-xs-column\">\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__item-content brz-d-xs-flex brz-flex-xs-column\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-13kpwke brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-1oqpkw2\" data-brz-custom-id=\"hj00KYSndRVl\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"brz-fs-lg-15 brz-ft-google brz-ff-inter brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_6 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-bcp-color7 brz-tp-lg-empty brz-css-zIUc4\" data-uniq-id=\"u3cLB\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-jjnZz\">There is no legal limit on the number of sick days. On average, employees report between 8 and 10 days sick per year. This varies by sector and organization.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__item\">\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__nav\" data-brz-collapsible=\"off\">\n<h5 class=\"brz-accordion__nav-title brz-h5 brz-text__editor\" data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">Is sick leave a reason for dismissal?<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__content brz-d-xs-flex brz-flex-xs-column\">\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__item-content brz-d-xs-flex brz-flex-xs-column\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-13kpwke brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-1oqpkw2\" data-brz-custom-id=\"vDlfu7j0g9Rt\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"brz-fs-lg-15 brz-ft-google brz-ff-inter brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_6 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-bcp-color7 brz-tp-lg-empty brz-css-qSWSK\" data-uniq-id=\"jzTB3\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-phW7K\">Long-term sickness absence can be grounds for dismissal under certain circumstances, but only if recovery is not possible or if the employee does not cooperate in reintegration. This must always be done according to the rules of the Gatekeeper Improvement Act.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__item\">\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__nav\" data-brz-collapsible=\"off\">\n<h5 class=\"brz-accordion__nav-title brz-h5 brz-text__editor\" data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">Step 4: Invest in good sleep<\/h5>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__content brz-d-xs-flex brz-flex-xs-column\">\n<div class=\"brz-accordion__item-content brz-d-xs-flex brz-flex-xs-column\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-13kpwke brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-1oqpkw2\" data-brz-custom-id=\"iOqepe_V36RS\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<ul>\n<li class=\"brz-fs-lg-15 brz-ft-google brz-ff-inter brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-lh-lg-1_6 brz-ls-lg-0 brz-fw-lg-400 brz-fss-lg-px brz-bcp-color7 brz-tp-lg-empty brz-css-co680\" data-uniq-id=\"qVIUy\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-dWC3C\">A sick leave rate between 3% and 5% is considered normal. A higher rate may indicate problems in the organization, such as workload, inadequate support or a poor work culture.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-13kpwke brz-css-vkexak brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-spacer brz-css-76hxwy brz-css-nem1p4\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-13kpwke brz-css-1jzemy6 brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-1oqpkw2\" data-brz-custom-id=\"fT6s2p70Vhiq\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-text-lg-center brz-css-pTzgC\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-muoNC\" data-uniq-id=\"h7_HM\">This blog won't solve your absenteeism. It requires targeted actions, customization and a long-term commitment to vitality and engagement. But what we do do here is provide insight into where absenteeism comes from and how you can get a grip on this problem.<\/p>\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-text-lg-center brz-css-fwehT\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-muoNC\" data-uniq-id=\"h7_HM\">\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-text-lg-center brz-css-xNaXF\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-urNO6\" data-uniq-id=\"mARhw\">Do you really want to structurally reduce absenteeism? Then an integrated approach is needed, where health, work happiness and support are central.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<section id=\"0f212b1445a0644e30ae_vYythWrNE4WV\" class=\"brz-section brz-css-1gkrg9s brz-css-16s5xju\">\n<div class=\"brz-section__content brz-section--boxed brz-css-3lgb9u brz-css-1kfetxq\" data-brz-custom-id=\"fKDA0GCvj5ks\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg\">\n<div class=\"brz-bg-image\"><\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-bg-color\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div class=\"brz-container brz-css-a7f2c\">\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-13kpwke brz-css-jdrrrh brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-1oqpkw2\" data-brz-custom-id=\"vggbM28UmI6L\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<h3 class=\"brz-tp-lg-heading2 brz-text-lg-center brz-ff-inter brz-ft-google brz-fs-lg-38 brz-fss-lg-px brz-fw-lg-700 brz-ls-lg-m_1_5 brz-lh-lg-1 brz-vfw-lg-400 brz-fwdth-lg-100 brz-fsft-lg-0 brz-tp-xs-empty brz-fs-xs-25 brz-fss-xs-px brz-fw-xs-400 brz-ls-xs-m_1_5 brz-lh-xs-1_3 brz-vfw-xs-400 brz-fwdth-xs-100 brz-fsft-xs-0 brz-css-k1fV7\" data-uniq-id=\"z6ZeL\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-xifNm\"><strong class=\"brz-bold-true brz-cp-color3\">You know vitality is important.<\/strong><\/h3>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-13kpwke brz-css-vkexak brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-spacer brz-css-76hxwy brz-css-11w3p3m\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"\" class=\"brz-css-13kpwke brz-css-u6l20l brz-wrapper\">\n<div class=\"brz-rich-text brz-rich-text__custom brz-css-1oqpkw2\" data-brz-custom-id=\"ubJv6CfVRjxK\">\n<div data-brz-translate-text=\"1\">\n<p class=\"brz-tp-lg-paragraph brz-text-lg-center brz-css-mYhou\" data-generated-css=\"brz-css-zI_mB\" data-uniq-id=\"tgPHn\">Now is the time to take action. Strengthen your <strong>employee power<\/strong> today. 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