Central Germany's municipal staff taking multiple sick days
In a comparison of various German cities, the absence rates among municipal administrators in some cities were found to be above the national average, while others showed lower rates.
Last year, municipal administrators in Dresden were absent an average of 27.5 days, slightly above the national average of just under 15 days in other occupational groups. In Gera, the average number of days missed by municipal administrators was 30, making it the city with the highest rate of absence among the three cities under consideration.
On the other hand, the municipal administrators in Magdeburg had an average absence rate of around 32 days, which is less than the average in Dresden but still higher than the national average. Interestingly, the absence rate in Magdeburg is lower than that in Gera, despite the lack of publicly available information about the name of the official in the Magdeburg city administration with the highest number of sick days recorded in the most recent year.
The German Association of Civil Servants has attributed the high number of sick days in municipal administrations to the growing number of overtime hours and the excessive burdening of municipalities by the federal and state governments. This suggests that the high workload and stress levels in these roles may contribute to the increased number of sick days taken.
The news article features a photo from MDR, providing a visual context to the story. It is important to note that the specific city under discussion in this article is not specified to maintain the anonymity of the cities compared.
While the absence rates in some cities may be a concern, it is crucial to address the underlying issues contributing to these rates, such as the excessive workload and the burdening of municipalities by the federal and state governments, to ensure a healthier and more productive workforce in the future.
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