Sickness Management
Reducing absenteeism costs — one client saved €500K annually
Sickness can be very costly in the Netherlands — employers are obligated to pay 70-100% of salary for up to 2 years of illness.
The Dutch Gatekeeper Law (Wet Verbetering Poortwachter) places strict obligations on both employers and employees during the sickness process. Non-compliance can result in extended salary obligations and UWV sanctions.
Beyond compliance, most organisations lack a proactive approach to absence management. Without clear processes, accountability, and early intervention, absenteeism becomes a silent cost driver that erodes profitability.
How We Help
Gatekeeper Compliance
Policies and processes fully aligned with the Wet Verbetering Poortwachter (Dutch Gatekeeper Law).
Accountability Framework
Driving clear accountability for both employees and managers through training and protocols.
Cost Awareness
Building awareness of the true financial and operational impact of absenteeism at all levels.
Manager Coaching
Coaching managers on early intervention, supportive conversations, and reintegration best practices.
The Outcome
For one client we reduced the sickness rate from 7% to 5%, which resulted in a cost saving of €500,000 with an investment of just €45,000 — a return of more than 10×.
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Let's discuss how we can bring similar results to your organisation.