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WTW Private Sector Absenteeism Barometer – 2025 Report, 2025/10/06

In 2024,the absenteeism rate in the private sector in France reached 5.1%, an increaseof 3% compared to 2023. This is a concerning figure, especially when comparedto pre-Covid levels.

The average duration of sick leavenow exceeds 24 days, with a notable increase in long-term absences (> 3months). The main cause? Psychosocial risks: stress, anxiety, burnout…

The total cost of absenteeism is estimated at120 billion euros per year. This massive impact includes notably:

-         Maintainingsalary payments and replacing employees<o:p></o:p>

-         Indirectcosts related to workplace climate and performance<o:p></o:p>

-         Thedisengagement of Social Security regarding daily sickness benefits (IJSS)<o:p></o:p>

-         Paymentof accumulated leave during absences<o:p></o:p>

How to act?

Our fullreport offers concrete recommendations, enriched with case studies and expertinterviews to better understand the challenges and identify action levers.

Download the report>>www.wtwco.com/fr-fr/insights/2025/09/barometre-absenteisme-prive-wtw-rapport-2025