13/05/2025
Almost 4 out of 10 Belgians do not call in sick for a single day
Almost 4 out of 10 Belgians are not sick for a single day during the year according to a Mensura survey of nearly 60,000 employees.
23/04/2025
How a safer workplace reduces absenteeism
A safe work environment reduces absenteeism. The opposite also applies. As an employer, how do you ensure that both are optimal?
29/10/2024
Is medical force majeure and successful reintegration off balance? – Opinion
‘Medical dismissal’ for long-term illness much more common than reintegration. Some observations and positive figures bring clarity.
08/10/2024
Three out of four Belgians continue working when ill
A growing number of employees keep working (partially), even when they feel ill. This was the result of a study conducted by Mensura.
23/08/2024
Adapted work matrix: mapping your workstations and risks
What options does your organisation offer for adapted work after an extended absence? Mensura’s matrix allows you to create an overview of your workstations.
26/06/2024
Flu vaccination in the workplace more than pays for itself – Infographic
Flu vaccination helps prevent the disease and reduces absenteeism among workers. Check out the infographic and see how much you can save.
20/12/2023
Lots of employees on long-term sick leave? Take timely action!
Companies with too many people on long-term sick leave risk being sanctioned by the government. Organisations are notified in advance using a traffic signal system.
11/10/2023
Opinion – Further abolition of the sick note is a futile endeavour
Petra De Sutter’s ambition to extend the abolition of the sick note does not guarantee falling absenteeism rates.
16/12/2021
How to prevent fade-out among long-term absentees?
A fade-out involves an employee who has been absent for a long time gradually disappearing from the picture, never to return. You can prevent fade-out by keeping in touch.
21/03/2019
Absenteeism at work: the types of absenteeism due to illness
White, grey, or black absenteeism? Motivation, organisational context, working relationships, and ‘workability’ are decisive in the decision whether or not to stay at home.
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