With 80 employees, Haneseth Bodø AS recorded a sickness absence rate of 8.4 percent in 2023. A lack of knowledge among both managers and staff about systematic occupational health and safety practices and preventive wellness measures, combined with the absence of formal routines for monitoring and following up on sickness absence, drove these high levels.

Avonova was engaged in 2019 to deliver occupational health services, which included: 

• Mapping and analysis of sickness absence patterns 
• Establishing structured routines for early follow-up 
• Leadership training in rehabilitation processes 
• A platform for dialogue and coordination among HR, line managers, and medical experts 
• Ongoing monitoring and adjustment of interventions 

The interventions led to a marked reduction in both short-term and long-term absence. Between Q3 2019 and Q3 2023, total absence fell from 12.23 percent to 8.83 percent. This improvement reflects the effectiveness of Avonova’s holistic model and underscores the importance of continuous follow-up and collaboration.