About us

Meet Honeydew – Absence Management with a Human Touch

At Honeydew, we believe that healthy, happy employees are the foundation of every successful organisation. We're passionate about helping businesses manage absence in a way that supports both operations and employee wellbeing. Our people-first approach ensures that absence management is not just about policies and processes – it's about people.

Since our founding, we've been on a mission to simplify absence management, improve workforce reliability, and help companies create a healthier, more productive workplaces.

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Our Mission, Vision & Values – What Drives Us

At Honeydew, our mission, vision, and values shape everything we do. We believe that absence management should empower businesses while ensuring employees feel supported, valued, and understood. By combining data-driven insights with a compassionate, people-first approach, we help organisations foster a culture of wellbeing and productivity.

Our Mission

To inspire a people-first approach to absence management, helping our clients achieve lasting success through a happier, healthier, and more productive workforce.

Our Vision

Honeydew wants to become the preferred partner in delivering solutions for people performance and workplace wellbeing to European companies

Our values

Customer Obsession

We prioritise our customers' needs above all else. By actively listening to their feedback and understanding their challenges, we deliver solutions that empower their success.

Commitment to Excellence

We pursue excellence in everything we do. Our dedication to high standards drives us to continuously improve our products and services, ensuring we exceed expectations. Good enough is not good enough!

Best Performers

We want to recruit and develop the best in the industry – and expect every employee to outperform themselves and peers. Challenge yourself daily to deliver your best, for your own growth and Honeydew's success.

Innovation and Risk-Taking

We encourage calculated risk-taking and bold ideas. Innovation is central to our identity, and we believe every attempt – successful or not – offers a valuable learning opportunity. We reward initiative and celebrate creative solutions that drive our growth.

Ownership & Accountability

We take ownership of our actions and decisions. Every team member is empowered to embrace responsibility, act decisively, and learn from mistakes. We foster a culture of shared accountability, where everyone contributes to our collective success.

Integrity and Honesty

We operate with transparency and integrity. Building trust through honesty is fundamental to our relationships – internally and externally – creating an environment where open communication flourishes.

Collaboration and Teamwork

We believe that great achievements come from working together. We encourage employees to actively share their ideas and expertise, fostering a culture of teamwork and mutual support that drives innovation and results.

Respect and Inclusivity

We treat one another with respect and value diversity within our workforce. We create an inclusive environment where everyone's voice is heard and unique perspectives are welcomed, driving innovation and creativity.

Focus on wellbeing

We prioritise the wellbeing of our employees, clients, and communities. By promoting work-life balance, mental and physical health, and social responsibility, we create a supportive climate that nurtures everyone's success and loyalty.

Employeeship

We embrace the Employeeship philosophy, recognising that everyone plays a key role in our success. We foster an environment where employees take ownership, act proactively, and contribute to shared goals while supporting and respecting one another.

Our Story

From Vision to Impact: The Honeydew Story

In 2012, Malene Nielsen founded Honeydew Health with a mission to transform how organisations manage absence. Drawing on eight years' experience running Corporate Absencecare Ltd., she teamed up with long-time colleague Inka Howorth to build something better: a solution that was smarter, people-focused, and genuinely effective.

Just nine months later, Honeydew launched its first product – earning the trust of former clients like CHEP and OCS, who are still with us today.

More than a decade on, we've stayed deliberately lean – a small, dedicated team known for being nimble, responsive, and personally invested in every client's success.

At Honeydew, we believe absence management is about more than just tracking time off – it's about building healthy, supportive workplaces where people thrive. That's the kind of impact we're proud to make.

Why Work With Us? Here's What Sets Us Apart

At Honeydew, we believe absence management should be smart, supportive, and tailored to real people – not just processes. We combine data-driven tools with a human touch to help organisations thrive through happier, healthier teams.

Smart, Data-Driven Solutions

Our tools provide clear insights and trends, allowing businesses to take proactive action.

Absence Management with Heart

We take a people-first approach, helping businesses reduce absence while prioritising employee wellbeing.

Trusted by Businesses Across Industries

We've helped organisations big and small reduce disruptions and improve workforce productivity.

We're With You Every Step of the Way

We don't just offer a service; we're your absence management partner, here to help whenever you need us.

Customisable & Scalable Solutions

Whether you're a small business or a large organisation, our solutions are designed to grow with your needs.

A Commitment to Workplace wellbeing

We believe absence management isn't just about tracking time off – it's about supporting employees to create healthier, happier workplaces.

How We Work – Absence Management, Made Smarter

Managing absence effectively isn't just about tracking time off – it's about understanding the reasons behind absence and supporting employees in returning to work successfully. That's where we come in.

We combine smart technology with a human touch, ensuring businesses have real-time insights into workforce absence trends while also offering practical solutions to support employee wellbeing.

Engage – Day-1 Absence Management

helps businesses take immediate action on absence, keeping teams informed and operations running smoothly.

Engage – Software as a Service

offers cost-effective subscriptions tailored to organisations that prefer to handle their data capture in-house.

Resolve – Case Management

is a fast-track to expert services that help your staff remain in work or supports their return to work.

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the Honeydew Team!

We're Always Looking for Great People!

While we don't have any open positions right now, we're always interested in hearing from passionate, talented people who share our mission.

If you think you'd be a great fit for our team, send us your CV at hello@honeydew-health.com – we'd love to hear from you!