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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.
Develop a positive absenteeism approach that keeps everyone on board
For long-term absenteeism alone, the counter stands at almost half a million Belgians. Short- and medium-term absenteeism are also proving difficult to control. At the same time, only...
Tackling absenteeism: fewer half-measures, more multidisciplinary solutions
Would you start out on a mountain expedition with one less climber or fewer sherpas? ‘Impossible!’ … I hear you thinking. Unfortunately, working with incomplete teams is a...
Reintegration is an indispensable part of any absence and welfare policy
Reintegrating long-term absentees remains a sensitive issue within organisations' absence and welfare policies. Why is it so difficult to get employees back to work? And what are the...
Optimise your absenteeism policy: this is how you go one step further in your sustainable approach
Combating absenteeism is not a temporary, fixed project. Your absenteeism policy must constantly be improved. This is the only way to keep the problem under control in the...
The 3 keys to a successful absenteeism policy
A targeted absenteeism policy not only reduces absenteeism, it also has a self-reinforcing and transformative effect. Bart Teuwen, absenteeism expert and Managing Director at Certimed, shares the ...
5 persistent misconceptions about absenteeism disproved
Some organisations see absenteeism as a complex issue. Others believe an absenteeism policy is costly in terms of time and money. Bart Teuwen, an absenteeism expert at Certimed...
Just because someone turns up doesn’t mean they are in the right frame of mind to work
Motivation psychologist Maarten Vansteenkiste and absenteeism expert Bart Teuwen on presenteeism 2 out of 3 employees have worked while sick, according to a recent Mensura survey . Where...
The role of managers in an absence policy: “Start the dialogue and above all, be yourself”
As a manager, how can you contribute to your organisation’s absence policy? “Create an environment in which anything can be discussed,” says leadership coach Leon Vliegen, who supports...
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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