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
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
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
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
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
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