the absenteeism rate at a record level in 2022

French employees have never been so absent as in 2022, this is indicated by the latest indicator from the insurer AXA. In total, “44% of employees have been absent for at least 1 day, that’s almost half of them. When they were only a third in 2019”, says Anne-Claire Le Sann. These absences are still shorter, with 18 days on average compared to 20 four years ago. This mainly concerns theseniors, “which are twice as often on sick leave as their young colleagues”continues the journalist.

Ill-being at work can explain absenteeism

This increase is explained by the increase in absence among those under 30 years of age. The main reason is the Omicron strain of Covid. “The reopening of bars and coworking places has undoubtedly favored the spread of the virus among young people”explains Anne-Claire Le Sann. But the Covid is not the only reason. The evil–being at work develops, just like the troubles musculoskeletal. In 2023, absenteeism should fall slightly, the insurer AXA estimates that more than one employee out of three at least stop A sick day this year.