High levels of sickness in Thuringia: domino effect due to absences and staff shortages

High levels of sickness in Thuringia: domino effect due to absences and staff shortages

According to a report by www.thueringer- Allgemeine.de, there is an alarming trend in sick leave in Thuringia. The health insurance companies have noticed a significant increase in cases of illness among employees in the past year. The KKH Kaufmännische Krankenkasse in particular recorded 218 cases of illness per 100 members, which corresponds to an increase of six percent compared to the previous year. At the IKK Classic, sick leave also rose to a record 7.26 percent.

The main reasons for the absence from work were primarily respiratory illnesses, which lead to a lot of additional stress for the remaining colleagues. This could lead to overwork, exhaustion and further sick leave. In addition, the AOK reports show that mental illnesses have increased by almost half in the last 10 years.

This development can have a significant impact on the labor market and the financial sector. The staff shortage and absences can lead to loss of productivity, while rising medical costs could put a strain on the financial position of health insurance companies. In addition, companies could face higher costs due to lost work hours and the need for compensation from remaining employees.

It is therefore important that companies and insurers implement prevention and health promotion mechanisms to reduce sickness absence and maintain the health of employees. This could have long-term positive effects on productivity and financial position.