1 in 3 cases absenteeism by stress and third of absenteeism

1 in 3 cases absenteeism by stress and third of absenteeism in the Netherlands caused by work-related psychological problems this is called psychosocial workload (PSA) is the most common occupational disease in our country. This type of complaint is often caused by an imbalance between work and home, workload, job insecurity or aggression and violence in the workplace.
For many companies, the subject still insufficient negotiable Writes Escher Minister of Social Affairs and Employment in a letter to the House in which he announced a plan for addressing PSA.
From April 2014 the Minister Asker, along with employers and employees, four years extra attention to prevent loss due to psychological problems
The Minister wants a public dialogue on the subject initiating and supporting employers and employees in their approach. The Inspectorate Social Affairs is in control extra attention to PSA. For the approach, which runs until 2018, attracts Asker in 2014 nearly 1 million Euros
 When addressing the focus of the first two years at counteracting pressure, aggression, violence and intimidation.
These are the greatest risks, for example, education and financial institutions, half of absenteeism caused by high pressure In the third and fourth years of the approach is to combat discrimination and harassment in the workplace heart.