Absence Management

Managing employee absence requires clear policies and proper procedures. Articles address absence tracking, occupational health integration, legal responsibilities and weather-related absence issues.

Advantages of Absence Management for Employers

Proper absence management cuts costs and helps businesses handle employee time off without disrupting operations.

Auditing Your Absence Performance

Check your absence records to understand the real cost of employee sickness and build a better management plan.

Bad Weather and Absent Staff Pay

Your employer doesn't have to pay you if you can't get to work in bad weather, but there are situations where you might still get paid.

Developing an Absence Policy

Set up an absence policy that handles sick leave, holidays and unauthorised time off while protecting your business and staying within the law.

Integrating Occupational Health Programmes

Companies that integrate occupational health programmes into their business see fewer sick days and more engaged employees.

Investigating Reasons for Absence

Understanding why employees take sick leave helps you reduce absenteeism and boost productivity in your workplace.

Legal Absence Responsibilities for Employers

Employers must follow legal rules around employee sickness absence, regardless of company size, and handling it well can reduce costs.

Questionnaire: Are You Managing Absence Effectively?

High employee absence costs money, but you can reduce it by tracking sick days, offering health benefits, and teaching staff how to manage stress.

Reclaiming Holidays During Sick Leave

A court ruling now lets employees reclaim holiday time lost during sick leave, shifting the advantage to workers.

What Is Self-Service Absence Application?

Self-service absence application lets employees handle their own sick leave and time off requests without burdening HR departments.