An absence coach is a trusted HR person who guides you personally in cases of:

– long-term illness or repeated short absences,
– a difficult return to work,
– questions about your workload or work ability,
– finding custom solutions.

– Listens to your story, without judgment.
– Provides clarity on possibilities and procedures.
– Coordinates with the occupational doctor and your supervisor (if needed).
– Proposes realistic steps toward returning to work.
– Supports reintegration, job adaptation or workload adjustments.

– The conversation is confidential.
– You decide if you want a meeting.
– Contact can be by phone, at the office or at a neutral location.

– If you doubt your work capacity.
– After a tough period (burn-out, surgery, family problems).
– If you feel fear or uncertainty about returning to work.
– If you feel you need help to start again.