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Health Index™ – see the health before

it shows up in the absence figures.

High sick leave is a symptom. Nine key figures show what sits behind it – and how you compare to your industry.

Built on Nyckeltalsinstitutet health data · Standardised definitions since 1996 · Part of Heartpace

Trusted by 1,000+ companies using Heartpace HR.

Problem

Measuring sick leave without knowing the industry norm keeps you looking backwards.

You see the cost once it is already a fact.

Solution

Health Index™ puts your employee health data in context.

You see where you stand compared to your industry – in time to do something about it.

See it before it costs you.

Early warning signs, not a post-mortem.

Know what it costs you.

A clear picture of the financial impact.

Nine measures instead of one.

Sick leave tells you something is wrong, not what.

How it works

Health Index™ is built on nine key figures:

  • Healthy-attendance rate
  • Sickness episodes
  • Rehabilitation inflow
  • Rehabilitation risk
  • Rehabilitation outcome
  • Short-term sick leave
  • Long-term sick leave
  • Take-up of wellness benefits
  • Work environment management

1. Reporting

You report the nine key figures on Nyckeltalsinstitutet's definitions.

2. Context

The data is weighted against industry norms, so season is separated from real risk.

3. Management

You act before sick leave becomes a cost.

“Health Index™ helps us see our work environment through a fact-based lens, and act proactively as a result. This creates good conditions for our employees to stay healthy and well, and for our operations to be sustainable, both today and in the long term.”

Petra Ekberg

HR Manager, Sydvatten

FAQ

What does employee health analytics cover here?

Nine measured key figures on attendance, absence, rehabilitation, and wellness take-up, set against the Swedish labour market. It is workforce analytics rather than a health benefits product, and the comparison is what makes it useful: your own figures on their own tell you very little.

What is included in Health Index™?

Nine key figures: healthy-attendance rate, sickness episodes, rehabilitation inflow, rehabilitation risk, rehabilitation outcome, short- and long-term sick leave, take-up of wellness benefits, and work environment management.

Where does the data come from?

You report it, on Nyckeltalsinstitutet’s definitions — exactly as every participating organisation does. That is what makes your figures comparable with anyone else’s. A number pulled automatically out of forty different systems would not be comparable with anything.

Do we need to connect systems to our occupational health provider?

No. The figures are reported as part of the annual collection.

How does it save money?

You see the patterns before people end up on long-term sick leave.

Which labour market is the comparison against?

Sweden. The database has been built on Swedish organisations since 1996.

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