Glossary terms

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absenteeism

What is absenteeism?

Absenteeism refers to the repeated, unexcused absences of workers at work. This condition can be both physical and psychological and has significant effects on a company's productivity and efficiency.

Significance and statistics

Frequent absences may indicate underlying problems such as lack of motivation, health challenges, or stress. According to a study by the Federal Institute for Vocational Training, increased absenteeism in German companies led to an average loss of productivity of 15% in 2021. This highlights the direct economic impact of this phenomenon on company performance.

What could be the causes?

The reasons for absenteeism are varied and range from acute health problems to lack of job satisfaction and personal challenges faced by employees.

Support from mentalport

:mentalport offers a comprehensive platform that helps companies reduce absenteeism. Through early identification of stress factors and targeted interventions at the individual level, mentalport promotes employee well-being, strengthens employee loyalty and contributes to creating a healthy working environment.

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