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Absence management
Find resources and guidance to aid the appropriate and effective management of staff absence, resulting in better staff wellbeing as well as reduced costs.
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Staff absence is one of the hardest budget areas to predict. Hilary Goldsmith looks at the real cost of staff absence, and what can be done to reduce it
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Employees have the right to take a reasonable amount of unpaid time off work to take action that is necessary. Ian Deakin, employment lawyer at Browne Jacobson LLP explains
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What are the options when it comes to maintaining engagement, offering alternatives – or moving to dismissal? Employment lawyer Ian Deakin answers common questions about long term sick leave
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Use this absence management policy to ensure all colleagues understand procedures for reporting absence, return to work and managing frequent absence
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Occupational health teams keep staff physically and mentally well at work. Cate Hart provides advice on OH referrals and a downloadable list of questions an employee may have
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If an employee is absent from work in the long-term, managers must keep in frequent contact and aid their return to work. Cate Hart provides absence management guidance for employers
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Effective absence management is a key area for SBMs, and a pro-active approach - mindful of staff health, safety and wellbeing - can reduce the number of days lost and foster vitality in the staffroom
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