absenteeism management
We help employers, managers and employees gain new insights to make absenteeism discussable and structurally addressed. Good absenteeism absenteeism management is essential to limit the duration of absenteeism and prevent recurrence. De Arbodienst always takes a people-oriented and decisive approach.
We support both employee and organization during the entire absenteeism and reintegration process. By providing proactive guidance and adjusting work if necessary, we ensure a safe, responsible return to work.
What is absenteeism management?
absenteeism management is the process by which employer and employee work together, under the guidance of an occupational health and safety service, to recover from absenteeism as quickly and sustainably as possible. It goes beyond simply recording absenteeism: good guidance focuses on the cause, preventing long-term absenteeism and supporting both employee and manager at every stage.
Daarom kiest u voor verzuimbegeleiding bij De Arbodienst
- Quick interventions: we provide direct contact with employee and supervisor
- Short lines of communication with the company doctor for clear and reliable medical advice
- Clear reports so you always know what steps to take
- Personal guidance from a dedicated absence coach who knows the file
- Compliance with the Gatekeeper Improvement Act thanks to our tight process monitoring
- Focus on sustainable employability rather than just case manager administration
Attention to the person behind absenteeism
Our professionals look beyond just the absence report. From genuine interest we investigate why someone has dropped out and how we can support recovery. We encourage employees to take ownership of their employability, now and in the future.
Current figures from CBS show that absenteeism in the Netherlands has been at a high level for some time. This underlines how important it is not only to react to absenteeism reports, but to really pay attention to the person behind absenteeism.
By raising the absence threshold and starting the conversation, awareness about behavior, choices and recovery options is created. Thus we build sustainable employability.
Absence management begins with leadership
In our belief, good leadership, good employment practices and ownership are central to creating strong absence management. To (preventively) tackle absenteeism in an organization, we work not only with the employee, but also with the manager. They learn how they can effectively take the lead in the absenteeism process, an important precondition within the Wet verbetering Poortwachter.
The Wet verbetering Poortwachter obliges employers and employees to actively and structurally work together on reintegration from the first day of absence. Would you like to read more about these legal obligations? Then visit the explanation page of the central government: Wet verbetering Poortwachter, central government
We help managers to recognize signs of psychological or health problems in employees and to discuss them. In practice, managers find that they have a very important role to play, without "sitting in the company doctor 's chair".
De Arbodienst GO
De Arbodienst GO, a standard package specially developed for modern SMEs up to 100 employees who need a professional approach with short lines of communication. You benefit from the expertise of a national health and safety service combined with the personal involvement of an absentee partner who knows your business and knows what's going on.
Frequently asked questions about absenteeism management
An absence interview is not required by law, but it is highly recommended by both employers and occupational health and safety services. It helps to discuss recovery, employability and any bottlenecks in a timely manner. In case of long-term absenteeism , a sick leave interview is also part of the steps of the Gatekeeper Improvement Act.
In an absence interview, you will discuss the causes of absenteeism to the extent the employee is willing to share them, the expectation of recovery, opportunities for work resumption and any support the employer can provide. The conversation focuses on work and reintegration, not medical details.
An absence coach assists both employer and employee during the absence process. Consider:
- monitoring the obligations of the Gatekeeper Improvement Act
- advising on reintegration steps
- conducting interviews
- timely involvement of the company doctor
- coordinating communications
The absence coach ensures that the process is careful, people-oriented and in accordance with the law.
In many cases, employees are allowed to take vacation during illness, but the employer must give permission for this. The company doctor may company doctor whether vacation will hinder recovery. In some situations, vacation days are not deducted, for example, when someone is completely unable to work.
