Towards an Engaged Work Environment : Combating Absenteeism, A challenge for HR
Nearly 1 in 2 employees takes sick leave (figures in France). This record level in 2022 and 2023 poses a significant challenge for many organizations today.
Workplace absenteeism is a significant phenomenon that can have substantial repercussions on business performance and the economy as a whole. It refers to the unplanned absence of employees from their work, which can result in considerable costs for employers.
Musculoskeletal disorders (MSDs) remain the second leading cause of absenteeism, just behind common illnesses. Common illnesses account for 22% of absences, while MSDs represent 18%.
How to measure employee absenteeism in the context of preventing MSD risks ?
According to a study conducted by Malakoff Humanis in 2024 (France), we wanted to present an overview of the causes and consequences of employee absenteeism.
- The most affected categories (in terms of sick leave prescriptions) :
Data collected in 2024 on absenteeism for the year 2023
- The most frequent causes :
In 2023, medium-term sick leaves accounted for 62% of absences, compared to 28% for short-term sick leaves (less than 3 days) and 10% for long-term sick leaves (more than 30 days).
So, what can be done ?
Reducing absenteeism involves preventing
musculoskeletal disorders.
We offer you KIMEA
Because your employees shouldn’t have to choose between their work and their health, Moovency offers KIMEA : a range of innovative and effective solutions that assist you in evaluating and optimizing the ergonomics of your workstations.
Why choose Kimea by Moovency ?
Absenteeism is not only related to MSDs, but in certain sectors, musculoskeletal disorders significantly increase the absenteeism rate.
KIMEA START, A comprehensive turnkey solution for preventing MSDs.
KIMEA START is an all-inclusive one-year package that guides you towards sustainable prevention by providing :
- One year of access to KIMEA APP – our data capture tool;
- One year of access to KIMEA CLOUD – our analysis platform;
- Dedicated support and follow-up with your assigned ergonomist.
Most importantly, you’ll leave with the tools and knowledge to kickstart your MSD prevention strategy.
In terms of prevention, adopting a continuous optimization approach ensures you deliver the best and constantly improve your employees’ well-being.
You stay up-to-date.
We also offer training services. We train your internal teams to use our KIMEA suite of tools to assess workstations. This way, you are no longer dependent on another company for physical risk measurements. You only need to consult ergonomists for complex situations that require a specialist.
A tool like KIMEA is ideal for ensuring ongoing optimization of workstations : with the KIMEA score and visual indicators, you can assess your progress at a glance