{"id":119686,"date":"2026-01-16T14:27:26","date_gmt":"2026-01-16T13:27:26","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/?p=119686"},"modified":"2026-03-04T17:44:11","modified_gmt":"2026-03-04T16:44:11","slug":"5-signs-that-it-is-time-for-a-health-screening-within-your-company","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/en\/news\/5-signs-that-it-is-time-for-a-health-screening-within-your-company\/","title":{"rendered":"5 signs that it is time for a health screening within your company"},"content":{"rendered":"<div class=\"wpb-content-wrapper\"><div data-parent=\"true\" class=\"vc_row row-container\" id=\"row-unique-0\"><div class=\"row double-top-padding one-bottom-padding single-h-padding limit-width row-parent\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_parent col-lg-12 half-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\"  ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><div class=\"fontsize-935186 font-weight-200\" ><span>As an employer, you want a team that stays healthy, energetic and productive. The well-being of your employees is directly linked to productivity, motivation and company culture. Sometimes there are subtle signs that something is going wrong before it becomes truly visible. Recognising these signs and intervening in time with a health screening can prevent small problems from becoming major consequences.<\/p><\/span><span><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/span><span><p>Do you recognise any of these 5 situations?<\/span><\/div><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><script id=\"script-row-unique-0\" data-row=\"script-row-unique-0\" type=\"text\/javascript\" class=\"vc_controls\">UNCODE.initRow(document.getElementById(\"row-unique-0\"));<\/script><\/div><\/div><\/div><div data-parent=\"true\" class=\"vc_row row-container\" id=\"row-unique-1\"><div class=\"row limit-width row-parent\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_parent col-lg-12 half-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\"  ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h2 class=\"h2\" ><span>1. High absenteeism rates<\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><p class=\"font-weight-200\" ><span>A rise in sick leave is often the first warning signal that something is not right. It is not just about the number of days someone is sick, but also the pattern:<\/p><\/span><span><ul><\/span><span><li>Employees report sick more often with vague complaints such as headaches, fatigue or upset stomach.<\/li><\/span><span><li>Certain departments have noticeably high levels of absenteeism, which may indicate a high workload or a poor working atmosphere.<\/li><\/span><span><li>Recurring short periods of illness may indicate stress, burnout or underlying health problems.<\/li><\/span><span><\/ul><\/span><span><p>&nbsp;<\/p><\/span><span><p><\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><p class=\"font-weight-200\" ><span>High absenteeism rates not only cost money, but also affect the motivation of the rest of the team. A <strong><a href=\"https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/en\/screening\/\"><u>health screening<\/u><\/a><\/strong> can help identify early causes, such as chronic conditions, mental stress or poor ergonomics, so you can take targeted action and reduce absenteeism<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-single\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h2 class=\"h2\" ><span>2. Reduced productivity<\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><p class=\"font-weight-200\" ><span>The effect of reduced productivity is often subtle but has a big impact on business results. Watch for signs such as:<\/p><\/span><span><ul><\/span><span><li>Deadlines are regularly missed and projects slow down.<\/li><\/span><span><li>Employees seem less engaged in their work and show less initiative.<\/li><\/span><span><li>There is an increase in errors or sloppiness, which may indicate fatigue or concentration problems.<\/li><\/span><span><\/ul><\/span><span><p><\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><p class=\"font-weight-200\" ><span>Productivity is closely linked to physical and mental health. A health screening can provide insight into causes of reduced performance, such as sleep deprivation, stress, unhealthy work habits or physical complaints. By intervening early, you can help employees regain their optimal performance.<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-single\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h2 class=\"h2\" ><span>3. Increase in stress and burn-out symptoms<\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><p class=\"font-weight-200\" ><span>Stress in the workplace is not always immediately visible, but the consequences can be serious:<\/p><\/span><span><ul><\/span><span><li>Employees are more likely to complain of mental overload, stress or sleep problems.<\/li><\/span><span><li>Conflict is more likely to arise within teams because stress amplifies emotions.<\/li><\/span><span><li>Work pressure leads to exhaustion, reduced motivation and sometimes long-term absenteeism.<\/li><\/span><span><\/ul><\/span><span><p><\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-single\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"uncode-single-media  text-left\"><div class=\"single-wrapper\" style=\"max-width: 100%;\"><div class=\"tmb tmb-light  tmb-media-first tmb-media-last tmb-content-overlay tmb-no-bg\"><div class=\"t-inside\"><div class=\"t-entry-visual\"><div class=\"t-entry-visual-tc\"><div class=\"uncode-single-media-wrapper\"><img decoding=\"async\" class=\"wp-image-118771\" src=\"https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Cardiovascular-Risk-Factors.jpg\" width=\"1000\" height=\"667\" alt=\"\" srcset=\"https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Cardiovascular-Risk-Factors.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Cardiovascular-Risk-Factors-300x200.jpg 300w, https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Cardiovascular-Risk-Factors-768x512.jpg 768w, https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Cardiovascular-Risk-Factors-18x12.jpg 18w, https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Cardiovascular-Risk-Factors-350x233.jpg 350w, https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/09\/Cardiovascular-Risk-Factors-uai-720x480.jpg 720w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><script id=\"script-row-unique-1\" data-row=\"script-row-unique-1\" type=\"text\/javascript\" class=\"vc_controls\">UNCODE.initRow(document.getElementById(\"row-unique-1\"));<\/script><\/div><\/div><\/div><div data-parent=\"true\" class=\"vc_row row-container\" id=\"row-unique-2\"><div class=\"row single-top-padding triple-bottom-padding single-h-padding limit-width row-parent\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-top pos-center align_left column_parent col-lg-12 half-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\"  ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h2 class=\"h2\" ><span>4. Longer-term sickness cases<\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><p class=\"font-weight-200\" ><span>When cases of illness persist longer than normal, it is a signal that there may be underlying problems:<\/p><\/span><span><ul><\/span><span><li>Employees are absent for weeks or months due to physical or mental complaints.<\/li><\/span><span><li>Complaints recur regularly, such as back pain, migraines or RSI.<\/li><\/span><span><li>Return to work is difficult, employees struggle to find their rhythm again.<\/li><\/span><span><\/ul><\/span><span><p><\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><p class=\"font-weight-200\" ><span><a href=\"https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/en\/news\/preventive-healthcare-healthy-employees-strong-company\/\"><u>Preventive healthcare<\/u><\/a> can provide insight into the cause of long-term absence and help create a tailor-made plan. In this way, both employer and employee can work together on an effective recovery process, including preventive measures to avoid recurrence.<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-single\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h2 class=\"h2\" ><span>5. Signs of physical complaints<\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><p class=\"font-weight-200\" ><span>Physical complaints often have a direct impact on employee productivity and motivation. Note:<\/p><\/span><span><ul><\/span><span><li>Employees regularly report back, neck or joint pain.<\/li><\/span><span><li>Complaints arise from work posture, repetitive tasks or ergonomic problems.<\/li><\/span><span><li>Fatigue and lack of energy at the end of the working day are reported more often.<\/li><\/span><span><\/ul><\/span><span><p><\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><p class=\"font-weight-200\" ><span>Preventive screenings detect these complaints early. This can lead to concrete solutions such as ergonomic workplace adjustments, medical guidance or tips for healthy movement and work posture. This prevents minor physical complaints from developing into long-term disability.<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"empty-space empty-single\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><h2 class=\"h2\" ><span>Invest in preventive health for your employees<\/span><\/h2><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text\" ><p class=\"font-weight-200\" ><span>Through <a href=\"https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/en\/news\/why-preventive-healthcare-is-a-good-investment-for-any-business\/\"><u>investing in preventive health screenings<\/u><\/a> as an employer, you take an important step towards a healthy organisation. You recognise potential problems faster and can address them before they escalate. A health screening not only gives you insight into the physical and mental health of your employees, but also forms the basis for a productive, motivated and engaged working environment.<\/p><\/span><span><p>Don't wait for complaints to pile up. With regular screenings, you build a strong preventive policy that supports both your employees and your business. The result is reduced absenteeism, increased motivation and sustained high productivity.<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><script id=\"script-row-unique-2\" data-row=\"script-row-unique-2\" type=\"text\/javascript\" class=\"vc_controls\">UNCODE.initRow(document.getElementById(\"row-unique-2\"));<\/script><\/div><\/div><\/div><div data-parent=\"true\" class=\"vc_row row-container\" id=\"row-unique-3\"><div class=\"row no-top-padding no-bottom-padding no-h-padding full-width row-parent\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-middle pos-center align_center column_parent col-lg-12 single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\"  ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell\" ><div class=\"column-background background-element\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"background-wrapper\">\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"background-inner\" style=\"background-image: url(https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/AdobeStock_238730671.jpg);background-repeat: no-repeat;background-position: center center;background-size: cover;\" data-o_src=\"https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/08\/AdobeStock_238730671.jpg\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<div class=\"block-bg-overlay style-color-227611-bg\" style=\"opacity: 0.9;\"><\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div><div class=\"uncont single-block-padding col-custom-width\" style=\" max-width:55%;\" ><div class=\"empty-space empty-triple\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<div class=\"vc_row row-internal row-container\"><div class=\"row row-child\"><div class=\"wpb_row row-inner\"><div class=\"wpb_column pos-middle pos-center align_center column_child col-lg-12 single-internal-gutter\"><div class=\"uncol style-light\" ><div class=\"uncoltable\"><div class=\"uncell no-block-padding\" ><div class=\"uncont\" ><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap titel_thermalVF\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text alpha-anim animate_when_almost_visible\" data-delay=\"200\"><p class=\"font-116211 fontsize-450760 fontheight-954288 font-weight-100 text-color-xsdn-color\" ><span>Health is the greatest asset. Preventive screening is the first step to maintaining it.<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><div class=\"vc_custom_heading_wrap titel_thermalVF\"><div class=\"heading-text el-text alpha-anim animate_when_almost_visible\" data-delay=\"200\"><p class=\"font-146656 fontsize-865542 font-weight-200 text-color-xsdn-color\" ><span>At the Medical Centre, care, trust and expertise go hand in hand. We offer quality medical screenings in a casual atmosphere.<\/span><\/p><\/div><div class=\"clear\"><\/div><\/div><span class=\"btn-container animate_when_almost_visible alpha-anim\" data-delay=\"200\"><a role=\"button\"  href=\"https:\/\/medischcentrum.com\/en\/contact\/\" class=\"custom-link btn btn-custom-typo font-146656 font-weight-400 text-uppercase no-letterspace border-width-0 button_licht_blauw btn-color-873549 btn-square btn-no-scale btn-icon-left\" title=\"Contact\" id=\"button_hide_wachtpagina\">Making an appointment<\/a><\/span><div class=\"empty-space empty-triple\" ><span class=\"empty-space-inner\"><\/span><\/div>\n<\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><\/div><script id=\"script-row-unique-3\" data-row=\"script-row-unique-3\" type=\"text\/javascript\" class=\"vc_controls\">UNCODE.initRow(document.getElementById(\"row-unique-3\"));<\/script><\/div><\/div><\/div>\n<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"As an employer, you want a team that stays healthy, energetic and productive. 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