Absenteeism prevention: healthy business starts with you

As an employer, you naturally want your people to stay healthy, motivated and employable. Because less Sickness Absence means lower costs, less administrative work and more job satisfaction. Preventing Sickness Absence starts with taking a good look at what could be done better. And that is exactly what sickness absence prevention is about.

ZekerArbo helps SMEs stay ahead of illness with smart steps, practical support and an eye for both mental and physical health.

Why is absence prevention important?

Sickness absence costs a lot of money, time and energy. But did you know that much of Sickness Absence is preventable? Think of overwork, unclear expectations or unsafe workplaces. With good preventive measures, you can prevent minor complaints from developing into long-term sickness absence.

Sound business management begins with attention. Attention to your people, your processes and your work culture.

The role of the employer

As an employer, you play a key role in absence prevention. You know your company and your employees best. But you don't have to do it alone. Your ZekerArbo employability coach stands beside you as a guide and coach. We help you identify risks early and address them smartly.

You can think of:

Regular conversations about workload and well-being
Addressing unsafe situations
Timely involvement of company doctor or employability coach
Employing a prevention officer

The prevention officer: mandatory and valuable

Did you know that every organization is required to designate at least one prevention officer? Yes, even in the smallest SME. The Occupational Health and Safety Act says so.

Prevention officer mandatory: what does it mean?

A prevention officer is someone within the company who focuses on safe and healthy working conditions. Often this is an employee with knowledge of the workplace. In small companies, this is sometimes even the business owner himself.

What exactly does a prevention officer do?

The duties of a prevention officer vary from organization to organization, but the core is always the same: helping to prevent Sickness Absence and improve working conditions.

Consider:

Participating in the RI&E
Advising on safety and health
Identifying risks
Consultation with company doctor
Attention to workload and mental strain

Reimbursement and support

A prevention officer does not receive separate compensation; it is an internal role. But proper guidance is essential. ZekerArbo supports prevention employees with:
- Practical tools, such as a Sustainable Employability Protocol
- Training courses
- Coaching on the work floor

This way, the role is not only performed better, but it really delivers: less Sickness Absence, more job satisfaction and a healthier organization.

What is the meaning of prevention in your business?

The effect of having an active prevention officer goes beyond following rules. It is an opportunity to actively build a healthy future. A well-trained prevention officer is an extension of your health and safety policy and an important link to your people's job happiness.

Together we make it work

ZekerArbo helps SME entrepreneurs with an approach that works. Together we make sure that Sickness Absence gets less chance and that employees stay healthy and motivated.

Want to know how absence prevention can work in your business?
Contact us for advice, support or a no-obligation meeting with one of our employability coaches.