Aino Health Reveals the Top 10 Reasons for Employee Absences
Aino Health is committed to enhancing employee engagement and improving health management within businesses. By identifying the primary reasons for sickness-related absences, companies can save millions, become more appealing to potential employees, and help alleviate staffing shortages in the public sector.
Jyrki Eklund, the CEO of Aino Health, emphasizes the importance of understanding the true causes of employee absences. "By recognizing the real reasons behind sickness absence, companies can save millions while enhancing their attractiveness and competitiveness," Eklund points out.
Aino, a leader in Nordic HR technology, offers organizations crucial insights through its SaaS platform, which supports over 100,000 employees. This innovative root cause analysis reveals that nine out of the top ten reasons for sickness absence are non-medical, suggesting that many individuals are not genuinely ill.
Top 10 Reasons for Employee Sickness Absence
Here are the top ten root causes of employee sickness absence, as identified by Aino Health:
- Temporary health limits work performance (40.7%)
- Mental strain (11.2%)
- Physical strain (10.4%)
- Challenges in recovering from work (6.2%)
- Short-term stressful life situations (4.6%)
- Team conflicts (4.4%)
- Excessive workload (4.3%)
- Challenges in balancing work and leisure (4.1%)
- Long-term stressful life situations (4.0%)
- Competence-related challenges (3.4%)
Eklund adds, "With systematic support and more responsive leadership, we can reduce sickness absence and help address the critical staffing shortages in the public sector." This highlights the necessity of a proactive approach to managing employee health.
Interestingly, sickness accounts for only 43% of employee absences, including long-term sick leave. The remaining absences, categorized as non-medical, stem from poor leadership, ineffective work organization, team conflicts, and personal life challenges. For employers, this insight reveals that nearly 60% of sick leave could be minimized through improved management practices.
The Business Benefits of Reducing Sickness Absence
Lowering absence rates within a company can free up significant resources, which can then be redirected towards new investments, hiring additional staff, and promoting long-term stability. In public organizations, this positively impacts the ability to maintain functional service operations, ensuring that communities have access to more nurses, police officers, and teachers each day. These enhancements provide a tangible solution to the ongoing staffing shortages in various public sectors.
What Makes Aino Health Unique
Aino Health AB (publ) has positioned itself as a top provider of Software as a Service solutions for corporate health management. Their all-encompassing SaaS platform enables organizations to effectively integrate health and safety into daily operations, resulting in reduced sick leave, lower associated costs, and improved business outcomes through increased productivity and employee engagement.
For businesses aiming to address the pressing challenges of employee absence, Aino Health’s root cause analysis offers essential data and strategies for implementing effective interventions. The insights gained from Aino’s technology can lead to significant improvements in workforce management and employee well-being.
Contact Information
For more information, please contact:
Jyrki Eklund
CEO Aino Health
Phone: +358 40 042 4221
Email: jyrki.eklund@ainohealth.com
If you would like to learn more about the data and root cause analysis presented, or to schedule an interview, please reach out to Ivar Forstadius, Head of Public Affairs at Aino, at ivar.forstadius@ainohealth.com or +46708883970.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the main causes of sickness absence identified by Aino Health?
The primary causes include temporary health limitations, mental strain, physical strain, and challenges related to work recovery, among others.
How can companies effectively reduce employee absence?
Businesses can lower absence rates by providing systematic support and encouraging responsive leadership to tackle the underlying issues revealed in employee surveys.
What percentage of sickness absence is preventable according to Aino Health?
Aino Health indicates that nearly 60% of all sick leave could be avoided with improved management practices.
How does Aino Health's technology benefit employers?
Aino Health delivers valuable data and insights that assist employers in creating healthier work environments, ultimately leading to better business outcomes and increased productivity.
Where is Aino Health listed, and what is its ticker symbol?
Aino Health AB (publ) is listed on Nasdaq Stockholm First North Growth Market under the ticker symbol AINO.
