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Uniting as a team to combat absenteeism
In many organisations, absenteeism is soaring to unprecedented levels. This is unfortunate, as a team can only thrive if all its members are present. The way to remedy this problem is to... work together as a team on a strong absence policy Because the only way an organisation can get a grip on absenteeism is if employers, HR, employees and managers all work together.
Here’s how we support you with your absence policy
As Belgium's largest External Service for Prevention and Protection at Work, we help you with your absence policy in 4 different ways.
1. Tailor-made project plan
Developing an effective absence policy is no easy task. Our project plan is a roadmap that we map out together, tailored specifically to your organisation. This plan will help you to take the next steps and select the most suitable actions to establish a policy that will be widely supported.
2. Training courses about absenteeism
We organise training courses where absenteeism experts give you top tips and effective insights on topics such as interview techniques, absenteeism figures and legislation. This knowledge is indispensable for a strong absence policy.
3. Inspiration sessions
If you are looking for an accessible introduction to the basics of absenteeism, try one of our free online inspiration sessions or book absenteeism expert Bart Teuwen to give a lecture at your company event.
4. Absenteeism software
The TeamFlows module absence management provides figures and insights into absence within your organisation and simplifies your administration. These matters are crucial for an efficient policy.
How other organisations have shaped their absence policies
i-mens: The employer as the promoter of happiness at work
Care organisation i-mens engaged Mensura to significantly reduce absenteeism. With more than 400 absenteeism interviews, it saved more than €1 million.
IN-Z: communication is central to our absence plan
Social services provider IN-Z followed a full absenteeism pathway to tackle their high rates of absenteeism. Communication played a pivotal role in this process.
Kruidvat: how coaching helped to achieve a sustainable absence policy
Absenteeism coach Dana worked with Kruidvat district manager Ann and two branch managers on their biggest challenge: strengthening the dialogue between branch managers and employees.
These clients also shaped their absence policy together with Mensura
Start your project plan immediately
Are you interested in discovering what steps you can take to develop a robust absence policy specifically tailored to your organisation? No problem! Download the fill-in template for your own project plan and get started right away.
Download your template hereOur absenteeism experts
There is one shared element across all our solutions for your absence policy: you will always be assisted by real experts. Meet our absenteeism specialists now and inquire about any questions you may have.
Bart Teuwen
Managing Director at Certimed
Dana Paris
Absenteeism consultancy manager at CertimedWith her background in the HR world, Dana is the perfect person to assist companies...
Nathalie Vanaenrode
Absenteeism data expertNathalie has assisted employers with their medical checks, certificate management, and absence analyses for 1...
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Nathalie has assisted employers with their medical checks, certificate management, and absence analyses for 15 years. As an expert in absenteeism data, she helps companies grow towards a sustainably positive absenteeism policy.
With her background in the HR world, Dana is the perfect person to assist companies in the development of their sustainably positive absenteeism policy using a warm yet businesslike approach.
Bart was a general practitioner (GP) in Belgium and an occupational physician for more than 15 years in the Netherlands. Whilst working with our northern neighbours, he gained a wealth of fresh ideas about absenteeism. Bart has been managing director of Certimed since 2016.