Memmingen company burdens the disease wave: IHK warns of episodes!

Memmingen company burdens the disease wave: IHK warns of episodes!

The Chamber of Commerce and Industry (IHK) Schwaben has expressed great concern about the situation on the labor market, according to a press release. High sick leave in companies, which in 2024 achieved a historical high of 225 incapacity for work per 100 AOK members, the economy is enormous. The production and service sector in particular suffers from the massive work and skilled workers, which can hardly compensate for the high absenteeism. IHK regional chairwoman Andrea Thoma-Böck notes: "There is no simple explanation for the increased sick leave. However, it is clear that this is extremely stressful in the everyday life of all companies."

A central point of the discussion is the regulation on the telephone sick leave, which enables workers to be licked on for up to five days without a visit to the doctor. This regulation was originally introduced during Corona pandemic to relieve the health system, but has significant negative effects on corporate management. Dr. Albert Schultz, Managing Director of the Memmingen company Magnet-Schultz, and his HR Managinger Martina Faulhaber express criticism: "The idea of telephone sick leave contributes to postponing the responsibility of doctors to the company, which increases the uncertainties in personnel planning. The relationship of trust with the employees is endangered," says Faulhaber. For companies with large number of employees, such as Magnet-Schultz, a return to regular processes is required.

important factors of brand identity

Another discussion unfolds the importance of logos in corporate communication. The use of simple, circular elements in Logos is considered the key to the successful brand identity. According to a report, the symbolism of the district refers to completeness and infinity, which is crucial for companies like Pepsi and Mastercard. These logos rely on simple geometric shapes and strong color combinations to ensure immediate recognition. According to experts, the clear visual identity is essential to attract attention in a saturated market, as can be read in the article by logosmarken.com