News & inspiration on absenteeism

Absenteeism can affect any organization, large or small. That's why a good understanding of risks and solutions is important. On this page you will find news, articles and practical tips about absenteeism insurance, sustainable employability and being a good employer. Everything that will help you keep your people healthy and protect your company financially.

5 tips to control your absenteeism and absenteeism costs

Risk Management

5 tips to control your absenteeism and absenteeism costs

To help you, ANKO Insurance Service provides tips on how to keep your staff's absenteeism under control.

Risk Management

Reintroduction of the 60+ scheme WIA: what does this mean for employers?

From 1 September 2025, the so-called 60+ scheme will be reintroduced. This scheme is intended to reduce the large backlog in the WIA assessments and to reduce the pressure on insurance physicians. The measure previously ran from October 2022 to January 2025 and will now be reintroduced for two years.

Especially for Hospitality

Reduce direct absenteeism costs with the HR Risk Analysis

With the introduction of the HR Risk Analysis, Schouten Zekerheid offers companies a practical method to identify and address challenges around absenteeism. Senior consultant André Hackmann and sustainable employability consultant Brenda van Dijk explain how this new service works. "We want to connect and solve," says Hackmann.

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Entrepreneur, take control of your sick leave!

Especially in this time of labor shortage, you don't have it easy. Personnel is your most valuable business capital. Without colleagues, no customers, private or business, that you can serve. With sick leave, it is often a considerable challenge to keep the business running. In addition, a sick employee, especially in the case of long-term absence, costs a lot of money and puts extra pressure on others in the team who have to absorb the extra workload. All in all, this can leave you as an entrepreneur tearing your hair out.

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What does a sick employee cost?

As an employer, you always run the risk of an employee falling ill. Besides being very unpleasant for your employee, it can also have a significant (financial) impact on your company. Work that comes to a standstill, possible replacement and administration: it's all part of it. Being financially well-prepared can save you a lot of costs and worries.