Employees not turning up for work are a major cost to the UK economy. Current estimates suggest £12 billion a year is lost through absence
Types of absence
There are many reasons why people take time off work. These can be categorised as:
Types of absence
There are many reasons why people take time off work. These can be categorised as:
- Short-term sickness absence (uncertificated, self-certificated or covered by a doctor's certificate)
- Long-term sickness absence
- Unauthorised absence or persistent lateness which can be due to stress at work or Health and Safety issues
- Other authorised absences e.g. annual leave; maternity, paternity, adoption, or parental leave; time off for public or trade union duties, or to care for dependents; compassionate leave; educational leave.
How HR Advantage can help
The key to resolving absence is to gain a clear understanding of the underlying issues. HR Advantage measures the number of absences within a period and then benchmarks the information against similar organisations. This allows us to identify particular patterns of absence and its underlying causes. We will provide practical information and guidance on managing the issue effectively. In addition we can offer the following services;
- Guidance and advice on absence related legislation
- Conduct return to work interviews
- Establish a clear policy on absence
- Keep in contact with employees who are absent
- Train managers on how to deal with absence issues
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