Which professions are most affected by absenteeism?

Regina Pierce

Which professions are most affected by absenteeism?

Very unequal rates depending on the sector of activity. Among the most affected sectors, human health and social action ranks first with an absence rate of 8.3% in 2023. This situation is caused by an average work stoppage of almost one month per year (27 days in 2023). There are several phenomena behind this: sometimes difficult work, odd working hours, or even stress at work.

Transportation, hotels and catering

Transport and warehousing professions, such as order pickers, were also affected by absenteeism (7.5%) and their average duration of absence was 33 days per year.

Not to mention the hospitality and catering industry, which had the longest average downtime in 2023. On average, a catering employee was out of work for 39 days last year. A figure that can be explained by difficult working conditions and excessive workload. Especially since the restaurant industry has difficulty recruiting employees, increasing the risk of overwork.

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