Managers’ experience of causes and prevention of sick leave among young employees

What is it about?

Young adults entering the workforce have an almost 40% greater risk of work-related mental health problems than other working age groups. This study examines how managers perceive causes of sick leave due to Common Mental Disorders (CMDs) among young employees and how managers work to prevent such sick leave.

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Photo by Emma Simpson on Unsplash

Why is it important?

This article highlights the need to ease the transition into working life for young employees by supportive and detailed introduction to work, with continuous supervision and frequent communication at both individual and workplace levels. Our findings emphasize the importance of taking gender into account in communicating about work demands and the occasional need to reduce demands to prevent sick leave due to CMDs, regardless of whether the employee is facing challenges at work or in their personal life.