We recently came across an article that suggested it is sometimes better not to have an absence policy. The subject of criticism was strict attendance policies, which were said to breed discontent and be counter-productive to employee engagement among other things. Continue reading
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How to leave work on time
Now that most of us have a heavier work load than ever, it’s important for us not to allow work to swamp our private lives. Whilst overtime is commonplace when necessary, constant overtime is not. So here are some tips on how to leave work on time. Continue reading
Valuing Your Talent, the CIPD’s latest campaign
In partnership with the UK commission for Employment and Skills (UKCES), Valuing Your Talent is the CIPDs latest campaign to ensure that businesses are properly valuing their employees. Continue reading
Stop smoking today, together
March 12th 2014 is the UK’s National No Smoking Day. Vowing to stop smoking today, together means that not only will you be doing your body (and bank balance) a great favour, you’ll be doing it joined by thousands across the country. What better time to stop? Continue reading
SME bosses don’t believe the sickies
Now that December is in full swing, many businesses will see their absence levels rise. But how many of you believe that your employees are genuinely ill? Or do you see straight through the sickies? Continue reading
How to: Conduct a capability procedure
This article was written by Vista, a leading Employer Services company whos core services are HR Services, Employment Law, Management Training and Development and Occupational Health and Wellbeing. Continue reading
How good is your data?
As with any business strategy, good data is the key and absence management is no different. How good is your data, really? Continue reading
Truth or Myth?: Line managers will know if absentees are swinging the lead
This is a Myth. Continue reading
Truth or Myth? Absent employees should be left to recover in peace and should not be contacted by their managers?
It is commonplace within HR to think that if your employees are off sick, you should not ‘bug’ them with what could feel like ‘intrusive’ phone calls or e-mails. Some even think that it could be classed as harassment to keep in regular contact with the sick employee.
But this is a myth. Continue reading
How To: Rate your Absence Management?
Recently, there has been a national focus on wellbeing at work and corporate health responsibilities. However, it may be unclear to organisations just how much Absence Management schemes could actually help them; especially for small organisations. Continue reading