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Health is the most important value. Without We cannot pursue his profession either, since the disease limits our abilities and affects our daily productivity. This is especially important in today’s time when long waiting times and lack of quickly affordable health services affect many individuals and businesses.

More and more companies are therefore aware that without healthy associates it is not possible to build a stable collective or a long -term successful business. Today, employees are not only expecting wages, but also wanting safety and access to fast and quality health care. Employee health is therefore a fundamental investment that contributes to better entrepreneurial success.

Reduce sick leave and improve productivity

Long waiting times have strongly principled health care – individuals are waiting for examinations, diagnosis and final rehabilitation for too long. The result is uncertainty and increasing concern between individuals who live in fear of the course of treatment, while also prolonging sick leave or absence from work, which affects both productivity in collectives and not least social security of the patients.

How can we influence less on sick leave? With prevention and quality lifestyle. However, this is not enough given the current health conditions. The waiting times are still endless, and certain specialists have to wait several months. To provide just a few examples from the weekly waiting period report, which is published on the NIJZ website: for the first examination with a dermatologist, it is imperative to wait 342 days with a status referral, for a neurological examination of 330 days, for MR coronary arteries with KS more than 420 days, and 330 days for the MR of KS pulmonary arteries. You can see the full list there.

The path to diagnosis and then treatment can thus take months or even years, which of course causes major health problems that can be treated in a given situation in the given situation usually high costs faster in the private sector.

Sick leave in Slovenia and EU – influence on companies

In Slovenia, in 2023, companies spent a record 3.1 billion euros due to sick leave. According to the NIJZ, 50,126 people were sick in 2023 in 2023, with the main reason for the disease of the musculoskeletal system and connective tissue (10,714), followed by injuries (8,705) and infectious or parasitarian diseases (5.070). It has also been found for many years that the number of days on sick leave has been increasing in the last decade: In 2023, sick leave was on average 40 % higher than in 2014 – In men, it increased by 38 %and in women by 42 %. Hospital absences due to these diseases are not only a burden for employees but also for businesses.

In addition, Slovenia is one of the countries with higher costs of sick leave compared to the European average. The European Commission reports that companies in the EU spend several billion euros each year on hospital absences that have negative consequences for social systems and business. Businesses are therefore challenging how to reduce these costs while improving the health and productivity of their employees. At the same time, it should be emphasized that nowadays employees are looking for comprehensive benefits packages that go beyond just salary. Therefore, today employers are increasingly investing in health benefits to retain key staff and reducing absence from work.

In Domel, since 2022, employees provide additional health insurance. Photo: Nejc Velkavrhfoto: Nejc Velkavrh

In the video, check the benefits of collective health insurance and how Domel has become a great example of how to care for employees’ health affects the long -term success of the company:

Domel as an exemplary example of a company that takes care of the health of its employees

Increasingly, due to all of these, Slovenia is already recognizing the benefits of supplementary health insurance, as this can significantly reduce the number of sick leave and increase the health, motivation and productivity of employees.

Martina Razingar Photo: Črt Piks

For a year, Domel from Železniki has been providing additional health insurance to its employees first health; It has long been recognizing the importance of comprehensive care for the health of its employees, and with its responsibility it sets a high standard for others and is a great example of how care for employees’ health affects the long -term success of the company. “The employees are the heart of the Domel company. Their well -being is not only part of social responsibility, but a strategic decision for long -term success,  » True Martina Razingar, Director of General Area and Head of Human Resources in Domel. Particular attention is paid to mental health through training on stress recognition and support for employees in need. “Successful projects include free fresh fruit, the possibility of using e-bikes for movement between locations and collective health insurance first health, which gives employees faster access to specialists. The results are excellent – less sick leave, greater productivity and employee satisfaction. In doing so, Domel reinforces his reputation of an attractive employer for new talents. « 

Robi Moon Photo: Črt Piks

Proof how effective health insurance is first health, also confirms Robi Moonwhich has been employed by Domel for over 37 years and has used the first health service twice: “Due to my back pain, I was referred by a personal physician to physiotherapy. The waiting period was more than 50 days, and the first one organized therapy in one week. I was even more surprised at a fast date for a dermatologist – instead of in three months, I got the first time after the call. « 

Health insurance for businesses – key to greater productivity and less sick leave

Health insurance is not only a benefit for employees, but also an investment that benefits the company in the long run. Employees who have access to fast and quality health services return to work faster. This reduces the number of sick leave and increases motivation and productivity.

Benefits for businesses are clear:

• Reducing sick leave: Employees can immediately access specialists and emergency health services, which means that they return to work faster.
• Increasing motivation and productivity: Employees who are healthy and care for their health are more motivated and productive in the workplace.
• Improving a business brand: Businesses that take care of the health of their employees are more attractive to job seekers and contribute to greater loyalty among employees.
• Reducing the cost of sick leave: With faster treatment and less referrals, the company reduces the costs of compensation and sick leave, which contributes to greater efficiency.

“Health insurance is not only a benefit for employees, but also an investment that benefits the company in the long run. Employees who have access to fast and quality health services return to work faster. This reduces the number of sick leave and increases motivation and productivity. « , Says Natasa Hajdinjak, President of the Management Board of the first personal insurance company. Photo: Črt Piks

Solution to quickly access health services for your employees

The first health provides rapid access to specialists and health services. Employees who decide to insure First Health have the opportunity to order specialists within a maximum of 10 working days. They can also access the net More than 170 renowned healthcare providers in 25 different medical fields in Slovenia and also in Croatia. Insurance, which has already included more than 17,000 employees today, also contains preventative services and medical devices that help maintain employee health. The satisfaction among the respondents was 98 % in 2024.

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