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Managers crucial in tackling mental health-related absenteeism: launch of InRegie

Absenteeism due to illness remains high in the Netherlands, and mental health issues account for a growing proportion of long-term absences. To better equip organizations in the first two years of absenteeism support, Schouten Zekerheid is introducing Schouten Zekerheid online learning environment InRegie.

Date 03-03-2026

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Just over one in five employees who are absent from work indicate that their complaints are wholly or partly work-related. High work pressure is the most frequently cited reason. In addition, 8.2% of the most recent absenteeism in 2024 was caused by psychological complaints, stress, or burnout. This is a higher percentage than ten years ago.

According to Schouten Zekerheid , managers Schouten Zekerheid crucial Schouten Zekerheid in limiting long-term absenteeism. In the first two years of absenteeism, decisive choices are made regarding guidance, reintegration, and file compilation.


Mental health-related absenteeism is becoming one of the biggest business risks for employers.

 

says Marleen Souverein, Absenteeism Prevention Consultant at Schouten Zekerheid. "Managers conduct the key interviews, but do not always feel sufficiently equipped. With InRegie, we offer practical support to keep control of the process and prevent absenteeism."

The learning environment covers topics such as the first absenteeism interview, legal obligations, cooperation with the occupational health and safety service, file creation, and complex processes such as track 2 and the WIA application. Dashboards provide HR and management with insight into progress and areas for development.

InRegie is available immediately to organizations in the Netherlands and is part of Schouten Zekerheid 's services Schouten Zekerheid the field of risk management and sustainable employability.

 

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