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Absenteeism encompasses many aspects, ranging from clear procedures on interview techniques to establishing a culture of trust. On this page, you will find inspiring expert views, practical articles and honest testimonials on absenteeism.
Reintegration after burnout: neutral facilitator is the vital link in the chain
Half of those affected by burnout fear relapsing and almost one quarter do. But why? With Mensura as a partner, Antwerp Management School (AMS) investigated what could be...
Appreciation and absenteeism: more pats on the back, fewer bonuses
When Ludo Verstraete retired from his position as the HR Director at funeral specialist DELA, he immersed himself in the wonderful world of workplace appreciation. He compiled those...
"Tackling burnout early? Then also supervise executives"
The federal government wants up to 1,650 workers with early symptoms of burnout to receive free counselling each year. To this end, it is releasing EUR 6 million...
“New reintegration proposals lack focus and coherence”
Absenteeism expert Bart Teuwen fears that the multitude of initiatives around reintegration is too disjointed and at least partly misses the mark in terms of content. Additional support...
The menopause and absenteeism: a transition in and beyond the workplace
The menopause affects every woman differently. Some women also feel the impact of the menopause in the workplace. Career coach Sandra Peeters supports employees in their professional lives...
Belgium – the Netherlands: lessons on absenteeism that we can share with one another
With their sanctioning and reintegration policies, our northern neighbours are often regarded as a model country for absenteeism. How do things stand today? According to Dutch absenteeism experts...
How social service provider IN-Z makes absenteeism a topic of conversation
IN-Z battles with high absence rates. A number of loose initiatives were unsuccessful, so the social service provider opted for a thorough absenteeism process. Communication lay at the...
Opinion - Are fines for having too many staff on long-term sick leave a good idea?
Around 500 companies have received a formal notice letting them know they are employing too many people on long-term sick leave. As they have notably more staff on...
Absenteeism explained
Which absenteeism figures should I monitor? How often is this necessary? What if an employee does not want to engage in an absence interview? In ‘Absenteeism explained’, our experts answer your most frequently asked questions about absenteeism.
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