{"id":5425,"date":"2026-05-19T10:00:02","date_gmt":"2026-05-19T08:00:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/balencio.com\/?p=5425"},"modified":"2026-05-19T17:04:51","modified_gmt":"2026-05-19T15:04:51","slug":"absenteeism-causes-consequences-and-solutions","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/balencio.com\/en\/absenteeism-causes-consequences-and-solutions\/","title":{"rendered":"Workplace absenteeism: causes, consequences and solutions to reduce itAbsent\u00e9isme au travail : causes, cons\u00e9quences et solutions pour le r\u00e9duire"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<div class=\"wp-block-grimlock-wrapper alignfull  wp-block-grimlock-wrapper--inner-narrower\" style=\"--grimlock-wrapper-background-color:#F8F9FA;--grimlock-wrapper-margin-bottom:0rem;--grimlock-wrapper-padding-top:2rem;--grimlock-wrapper-border-top:0 solid #00000000;--grimlock-wrapper-border-bottom:0 solid #00000000;--grimlock-wrapper-border-left:0 solid #00000000;--grimlock-wrapper-border-right:0 solid 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style=\"flex-basis:75%\">\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Workplace absenteeism has become one of the main indicators of an organization\u2019s social health in recent years. With an average rate fluctuating between 5.5% and 6% in France according to the Malakoff Humanis barometer, it represents an estimated cost of more than \u20ac100 billion per year for the national economy. Beyond the numbers, absenteeism often reveals deeper issues: deteriorating working conditions, disengagement, ineffective management, and weak signals that have been ignored for too long.<br\/>This article explores the causes of workplace absenteeism, its consequences for organizations, and above all the practical levers companies can use to reduce it through a continuous employee listening approach.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"key-takeaways\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Key takeaways <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Workplace absenteeism <strong>costs more than \u20ac100 billion per year<\/strong> in France and often reflects issues related to management, organization, or quality of work life.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The absenteeism rate is easy to calculate:<\/strong> absence hours \u00f7 theoretical working hours \u00d7 100, with a national average around 5.5%.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>The main causes<\/strong> include musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs), psychosocial risks, stress, disengagement, and poor management practices.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li><strong>High absenteeism leads to lower productivity<\/strong>, increased workload for teams, higher turnover, and a deterioration of workplace climate.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Continuous employee listening, quality of work life initiatives, health prevention, and manager training are among <strong>the most effective ways<\/strong> to sustainably reduce absences.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-is-workplace-absenteeism\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is workplace absenteeism?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Workplace absenteeism refers to repeated or prolonged absences from work outside of paid leave and planned statutory absences. It includes sick leave, workplace accidents, unjustified absences, and recurring lateness.<br\/>Contrary to popular belief, absenteeism is not simply an individual behavior issue. It is primarily a collective phenomenon that reflects the overall social health of an organization.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Two major categories are generally identified:<br\/>\u201cUnavoidable\u201d absenteeism, linked to causes such as serious illness, maternity leave, or accidents.<br\/>\u201cAvoidable\u201d absenteeism, which organizations can directly influence.<br\/>It is this second category that should be the focus of HR and operational leadership teams. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"the-different-types-of-absenteeism\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The different types of absenteeism<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To manage absenteeism effectively, it is useful to classify absences into four categories:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<ul class=\"wp-block-list\">\n<li>Short-term absenteeism (1 to 3 days), often revealing underlying discomfort or demotivation.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Medium-term absenteeism (4 to 30 days), generally linked to more structured conditions such as musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) or acute stress episodes.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Long-term absenteeism (more than 30 days), which heavily impacts costs and service continuity and is frequently associated with <a href=\"https:\/\/balencio.com\/en\/well-being-at-work\/psychosocial-risks\/\">psychosocial risks <\/a>and burnout.<\/li>\n\n\n\n<li>Micro-absenteeism, including lateness, last-minute half-days off, and extended breaks \u2014 warning signs that are too often invisible in HR dashboards.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-do-you-calculate-the-absenteeism-rate\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How do you calculate the absenteeism rate?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The absenteeism rate is the key indicator used to measure the scale of absenteeism within a company. Its calculation formula is simple and standardized, making it possible to compare periods, departments, and industries. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"the-calculation-formula\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>The calculation formula<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-table\"><table class=\"has-fixed-layout\"><tbody><tr><td class=\"has-text-align-center\" data-align=\"center\"><strong>Absenteeism rate<\/strong> = <em>(Number of absence hours during the period \/ Number of theoretical working hours during the period) \u00d7 100<\/em><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">For reliable monitoring, companies should calculate this rate monthly and break it down by department, age group, seniority, and type of absence. This level of detail transforms a raw figure into a true decision-making tool. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"a-practical-example\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>A practical example<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Let\u2019s take a company with 200 full-time employees. During a given month, teams accumulate 1,600 hours of absence, while the total theoretical working time is 30,400 hours.<br\/>The absenteeism rate is therefore:<br\/>(1,600 \/ 30,400) \u00d7 100 = 5.26%<br\/>This figure is consistent with the national average, but it should always be analyzed over time: a stable overall rate may hide sharp increases in certain departments.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-is-the-state-of-absenteeism-in-france\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What is the state of absenteeism in France?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Annual barometers published by Malakoff Humanis and AG2R La Mondiale point to the same reality: workplace absenteeism has increased significantly since 2020 before stabilizing at a historically high level.<br\/>The average rate now stands at around 5.5%, compared to 4.7% before the health crisis.<br\/> <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Several structural trends deserve HR leaders\u2019 attention:<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 Younger generations are more affected by short-term sick leave: nearly one in two employees under 30 has taken at least one sick leave during the year.\u2022 Les jeunes g\u00e9n\u00e9rations sont davantage concern\u00e9es par les arr\u00eats courts : pr\u00e8s d\u2019un salari\u00e9 de moins de 30 ans sur deux a pos\u00e9 au moins un arr\u00eat dans l\u2019ann\u00e9e.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 Psychological disorders (anxiety, depression, <a href=\"https:\/\/balencio.com\/en\/well-being-at-work\/preventing-burn-out\/\">burnout<\/a>) are now among the top three causes of absence, alongside musculoskeletal disorders.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 Healthcare, transport, retail, and personal services sectors report the highest absenteeism rates, sometimes exceeding 9%.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u2022 The average duration of long-term leave continues to rise, indicating that underlying conditions worsen when they are not detected early enough.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-causes-workplace-absenteeism\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What causes workplace absenteeism?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Understanding the causes of workplace absenteeism is the first step toward reducing it sustainably. The causes are multiple, often interconnected, and require a systemic rather than individual approach. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"causes-linked-to-physical-health\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Causes linked to physical health<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Musculoskeletal disorders remain the leading cause of sick leave in France. Poor posture, heavy lifting, repetitive movements, and inadequate ergonomics generate long and costly absences.<br\/>Workplace and commuting accidents also contribute to physical health-related absenteeism, especially in industrial and logistics sectors.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"psychosocial-risks-and-mental-health\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Psychosocial risks and mental health<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Chronic stress, excessive <a href=\"https:\/\/balencio.com\/en\/development-performance\/workload\/\">workload<\/a>, unresolved conflicts, and loss of meaning at work have increased sharply in recent years.<br\/>According to the French National Research and Safety Institute (INRS), nearly one-third of employees report experiencing <a href=\"https:\/\/balencio.com\/en\/stress-at-work-causes-symptoms-and-solutions-to-prevent-burnout\/\">high stress levels<\/a> at work.<br\/>When the root causes are not addressed, stress leads to repeated absences and eventually long-term sick leave related to professional exhaustion.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"managementrelated-causes\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Management-related causes<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">An absent, authoritarian, or poorly trained manager has a direct impact on team absenteeism.<br\/>Several studies show that toxic management doubles the likelihood of short-term sick leave. Conversely, empathetic, supportive, and appreciative management significantly reduces avoidable absences.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"disengagement-the-silent-cause\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Disengagement: the silent cause<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Disengagement is probably the most underestimated cause of absenteeism.<br\/>Employees who no longer feel useful, recognized, or aligned with their company\u2019s values gradually withdraw. Absenteeism then becomes the behavioral expression of disengagement that has been building up long beforehand.<br\/>This is precisely where a continuous listening approach makes a difference.   <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"what-are-the-consequences-of-absenteeism-for-companies\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>What are the consequences of absenteeism for companies?<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Workplace absenteeism has both direct and indirect costs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Direct costs include salary maintenance, additional compensation, social contributions, and temporary replacements. According to Institut Sapiens, these costs average \u20ac4,059 per employee per year.<br\/>Indirect costs are more diffuse but often even heavier:<br\/>\u2013 Reduced productivity<br\/>\u2013 Increased workload for remaining employees<br\/>\u2013 Deterioration of workplace climate<br\/>\u2013 Higher turnover<br\/>\u2013 Project delays<br\/>\u2013 Loss of expertise and service quality  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From an organizational perspective, absenteeism fuels a well-documented vicious circle: the more absences a team experiences, the heavier the workload becomes for remaining employees, increasing the likelihood that they too will go on leave.<br\/>Breaking this cycle requires acting both on root causes and on return-to-work conditions. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"how-to-reduce-workplace-absenteeism-7-practical-levers\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>How to reduce workplace absenteeism: 7 practical levers <\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reducing absenteeism cannot be decreed overnight. It results from a coherent strategy combining prevention, listening, management, and organization.<br\/>Here are seven proven levers for action. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"1-implement-continuous-employee-listening\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>1. Implement continuous employee listening<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Continuous listening means regularly and structurally collecting employee feedback about their work, workload, management, and <a href=\"https:\/\/balencio.com\/en\/employer-branding\/engagement\/\">engagement<\/a>.<br\/>Where annual surveys only provide a delayed snapshot, continuous listening detects weak signals in real time and allows organizations to act before situations escalate into sick leave.<br\/>This is precisely the philosophy behind human capital management solutions such as Balencio.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"2-improve-quality-of-work-life-and-working-conditions\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>2. Improve quality of work life and working conditions<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><a href=\"https:\/\/balencio.com\/en\/well-being-at-work\/mental-health-energy\/\">Quality of work life <\/a>and working conditions (QWL\/QWLC) includes workstation ergonomics, workspace design, work-life balance, remote work, and risk prevention.<br\/>Investing in QWL is not a cost: every euro invested generates an average return of \u20ac2 to \u20ac4 through reduced absenteeism and increased productivity. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"3-train-and-support-managers\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>3. Train and support managers<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Frontline managers are the first line of defense against absenteeism.<br\/>Training them to identify weak signals, conduct return-to-work interviews, regulate workload, and provide positive feedback is a high-impact lever.<br\/>A well-equipped manager can identify an employee in difficulty several weeks before sick leave occurs.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"4-strengthen-health-prevention\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>4. Strengthen health prevention<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Prevention involves concrete initiatives such as:<br\/>\u2013 Awareness campaigns<br\/>\u2013 Ergonomics workshops<br\/>\u2013 Nutritional support<br\/>\u2013 Stress management programs<br\/>\u2013 Partnerships with occupational health services<br\/>Companies with structured health prevention policies generally reduce absenteeism rates by 15% to 25% over three years. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"5-create-meaning-and-recognition\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>5. Create meaning and recognition<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Recognition remains one of the most powerful and cost-effective engagement levers.<br\/>Recognizing contributions, celebrating achievements, clarifying the purpose of roles, and connecting them to company strategy significantly reduce disengagement \u2014 and therefore avoidable absenteeism. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"6-rethink-work-organization\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>6. Rethink work organization<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Poorly calibrated workloads, unnecessary processes, excessive meetings, and inefficient tools create daily friction that eventually leads to absences.<br\/>Regularly reviewing work organization, delegating, simplifying, and automating processes are essential long-term initiatives to protect employee well-being. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h3 id=\"7-monitor-the-right-indicators\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>7. Monitor the right indicators<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">You can only reduce what you measure.<br\/>Managing absenteeism requires a shared dashboard between HR and operations that combines overall rates, department rates, average duration, frequency, reasons for absence, and correlations with engagement.<br\/>This continuous loop \u2014 measure, understand, act, measure again \u2014 is what creates sustainable improvement.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"continuous-listening-a-strategic-lever-to-anticipate-absenteeism\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>Continuous listening: a strategic lever to anticipate absenteeism<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Most avoidable absences are preceded by weak signals: declining engagement, micro-conflicts, perceived overload, or loss of meaning.<br\/>The problem is that these signals rarely appear in traditional HR reporting. By the time sick leave occurs, it is often too late to act preventively.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">This is exactly the promise of a modern human capital approach: replacing <a href=\"https:\/\/balencio.com\/en\/?p=8859\">annual surveys<\/a> with a continuous listening strategy that is short, targeted, and actionable.<br\/>Employees regularly share feedback on key dimensions such as workload, management, purpose, workplace atmosphere, and balance. Managers receive immediate insights and recommendations, while HR teams gain real-time visibility into areas of vulnerability. <\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">At Balencio, we support HR leaders and executives in implementing continuous listening systems that transform engagement into a competitive advantage and absenteeism into a signal for action.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Workplace absenteeism is neither inevitable nor merely an individual behavior problem. It is a systemic indicator that raises questions about organization, management, working conditions, and the quality of the relationship between companies and employees.<br\/>Reducing it requires moving away from a purely corrective approach toward a preventive model where continuous listening, data, and managerial action work together.  <\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 id=\"faq-about-workplace-absenteeism\" class=\"wp-block-heading\"><strong>FAQ about workplace absenteeism<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>What is the average absenteeism rate in France in 2025?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">The average absenteeism rate in France is around 5.5%, according to the latest Malakoff Humanis and Ayming barometers.<br\/>This rate remains approximately one percentage point higher than before 2020, driven largely by long-term leave linked to psychological and musculoskeletal disorders. <\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>How can companies address abusive absenteeism?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Abusive absenteeism represents only a minority of absences.<br\/>Rather than relying primarily on punitive measures, companies achieve better results by <a href=\"https:\/\/balencio.com\/en\/performance-in-management-levers-and-actions\/\">strengthening frontline management<\/a>, structuring systematic return-to-work interviews, and addressing the root causes of disengagement that fuel repeated short-term absences. <\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>What are the warning signs of future absenteeism?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Key weak signals include:<br\/>\u2013 Increasing micro-absences<br\/>\u2013 Progressive withdrawal from team interactions<br\/>\u2013 Lower initiative-taking<br\/>\u2013 Rising error rates<br\/>\u2013 Irritability<br\/>\u2013 Declining engagement evaluations<br\/>A continuous listening approach helps identify these signals objectively and trigger preventive action.<br\/> <\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<details class=\"wp-block-details is-layout-flow wp-block-details-is-layout-flow\"><summary><strong>Is continuous listening really effective in reducing absenteeism?<\/strong><\/summary>\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Yes \u2014 provided it is followed by concrete actions.<br\/>Companies that combine regular listening, managerial feedback, and targeted action plans generally observe a 10% to 20% reduction in absenteeism rates within 12 to 18 months.<br\/>The benefits extend beyond absenteeism: engagement, retention, productivity, and employer brand all improve simultaneously.  <\/p>\n<\/details>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:2rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-group is-nowrap is-layout-flex wp-container-core-group-is-layout-8f761849 wp-block-group-is-layout-flex\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-group\"><div class=\"wp-block-group__inner-container is-layout-constrained wp-block-group-is-layout-constrained\"><div style=\"font-style:normal;font-weight:600\" class=\"wp-block-post-author-name\">Caroline Iweins<\/div>\n\n\n<p class=\"has-balencio-grey-700-color has-text-color has-text-smaller-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Head of Research & Development<\/p>\n<\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>\n\n\n\n<div style=\"height:0.5rem\" aria-hidden=\"true\" class=\"wp-block-spacer\"><\/div>\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-post-author-biography has-text-color has-balencio-grey-800-color\">Caroline Iweins est Docteure en psychologie du travail et charg\u00e9e de cours invit\u00e9e \u00e0 l\u2019UCLouvain, o\u00f9 elle enseigne la gestion des risques psychosociaux. 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Passionn\u00e9e par le lien entre science et pratique, elle \u0153uvre \u00e0 rapprocher la recherche acad\u00e9mique des r\u00e9alit\u00e9s du terrain pour aider les entreprises \u00e0 d\u00e9velopper des environnements de travail sains, durables et performants.\r\nCaroline Iweins est \u00e9galement auteure de l\u2019ouvrage \u201cD\u00e9tecter et pr\u00e9venir le burnout\u201d, publi\u00e9 aux \u00c9ditions Mardaga, dans lequel elle partage des cl\u00e9s scientifiques et pratiques pour comprendre, rep\u00e9rer et agir face au burnout.<\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-column column--sticky is-layout-flow wp-block-column-is-layout-flow\" style=\"flex-basis:25%\">\n<div class=\"wp-block-grimlock-wrapper  wp-block-grimlock-wrapper--inner-full box--shadowed\" style=\"--grimlock-wrapper-padding-top:2rem;--grimlock-wrapper-padding-right:1rem;--grimlock-wrapper-padding-bottom:2rem;--grimlock-wrapper-padding-left:1rem;--grimlock-wrapper-border-top:1px solid #EAECEF;--grimlock-wrapper-border-bottom:1px solid #EAECEF;--grimlock-wrapper-border-left:1px solid #EAECEF;--grimlock-wrapper-border-right:1px solid #EAECEF;--grimlock-wrapper-border-top-left-radius:27px;--grimlock-wrapper-border-top-right-radius:0px;--grimlock-wrapper-border-bottom-left-radius:27px;--grimlock-wrapper-border-bottom-right-radius:27px\"><div class=\"wp-block-grimlock-wrapper__bg\"><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-grimlock-wrapper__bg-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-grimlock-wrapper__inner\">\n<p class=\"has-text-align-left has-balencio-blue-500-color has-text-color has-h-5-font-size wp-block-paragraph\">Table of content<\/p>\n\n\n<ul class=\"simpletoc-list\">\n<li><a href=\"#key-takeaways\">Key takeaways<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#what-is-workplace-absenteeism\">What is workplace absenteeism?<\/a>\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#the-different-types-of-absenteeism\">The different types of absenteeism<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#how-do-you-calculate-the-absenteeism-rate\">How do you calculate the absenteeism rate?<\/a>\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#the-calculation-formula\">The calculation formula<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#a-practical-example\">A practical example<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#what-is-the-state-of-absenteeism-in-france\">What is the state of absenteeism in France?<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#what-causes-workplace-absenteeism\">What causes workplace absenteeism?<\/a>\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#causes-linked-to-physical-health\">Causes linked to physical health<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#psychosocial-risks-and-mental-health\">Psychosocial risks and mental health<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#managementrelated-causes\">Management-related causes<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#disengagement-the-silent-cause\">Disengagement: the silent cause<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#what-are-the-consequences-of-absenteeism-for-companies\">What are the consequences of absenteeism for companies?<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#how-to-reduce-workplace-absenteeism-7-practical-levers\">How to reduce workplace absenteeism: 7 practical levers<\/a>\n\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"#1-implement-continuous-employee-listening\">1. Implement continuous employee listening<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#2-improve-quality-of-work-life-and-working-conditions\">2. Improve quality of work life and working conditions<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#3-train-and-support-managers\">3. Train and support managers<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#4-strengthen-health-prevention\">4. Strengthen health prevention<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#5-create-meaning-and-recognition\">5. Create meaning and recognition<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#6-rethink-work-organization\">6. Rethink work organization<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#7-monitor-the-right-indicators\">7. Monitor the right indicators<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#continuous-listening-a-strategic-lever-to-anticipate-absenteeism\">Continuous listening: a strategic lever to anticipate absenteeism<\/a>\n<\/li>\n<li><a href=\"#faq-about-workplace-absenteeism\">FAQ about workplace absenteeism<\/a>\n<\/li><\/ul><\/div><\/div>\n\n\n\n<div class=\"wp-block-grimlock-wrapper  wp-block-grimlock-wrapper--inner-full box--shadowed\" style=\"--grimlock-wrapper-margin-top:2rem;--grimlock-wrapper-border-top:0 solid #00000000;--grimlock-wrapper-border-bottom:0 solid #00000000;--grimlock-wrapper-border-left:0 solid #00000000;--grimlock-wrapper-border-right:0 solid #00000000;--grimlock-wrapper-border-top-left-radius:27px;--grimlock-wrapper-border-bottom-left-radius:27px;--grimlock-wrapper-border-bottom-right-radius:27px\"><div class=\"wp-block-grimlock-wrapper__bg\"><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-grimlock-wrapper__bg-overlay\"><\/div><div class=\"wp-block-grimlock-wrapper__inner\">\n<figure 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