Absence Management from the Experts

Top Stories in Latest HR and Staff Absence News

Posted: 27th January, 2012 by Adam Warren, Matt Scrimshire and Hayley Senior

Welcome to the first of a continuous series highlighting what the e-days team consider to be the top stories in the latest HR news. As absence management is our speciality, the focus will be placed upon workplace absence and the management of it.

Click on the links to discover more on the stories from various sources around the web.

One organisation in three has no plans to deal with Olympics disruption

40% of companies are expecting issues with staff absence, yet one-third have no plans whatsoever to deal with staff absence and other disruptions. Read more →

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New Year… New Absence Management Processes…

Posted: 22nd December, 2011 by Hayley Senior

We’re nearly there! 2011 is drawing to a close and 2012 is on the horizon.

On a personal level, we’re well into the festive season. Celebrations with friends and family have begun and we’ve all embraced the festive traditions; mulled wine, mince pies and of course, tins of Quality Street.

On a business level, what better time to review your company processes? And, often, this is what companies will do.

You will look in depth at your current processes and identify where they may be improved. Read more →

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Deal with Stress Now or Face the Consequences Later

Posted: 29th November, 2011 by Hayley Senior

Stress – recently labelled the biggest cause of absence at work.

There can be a number of other reasons for staff absence; mental health (includes stress), physical health and as a result of working environments. There are also many ways to combat these issues.

However, stress is what this post will focus on.

Stress and staff absence come hand-in-hand. And staff absence can cost small companies £1,500 a year – it’s serious business. Read more →

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Warning: Winter is Approaching!

Posted: 15th November, 2011 by Hayley Senior

Say goodbye to Autumn and hello to Winter!

Your company motto should be: Be proactive, not reactive.

We all know the results of last year’s extreme weather. People snowed into their homes. Cars abandoned. Minus-silly-degree weather.

And then there was the impact on companies. In fact, it was reported that 1/10 companies were ‘seriously’ impacted by the extreme weather conditions. Read more →

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The Importance of Simplicity When Selecting a New System

Posted: 3rd November, 2011 by Adam Warren

Many factors are considered when selecting a new business system.

However one of the most important elements consistently overlooked is: Simplicity.

What is meant by Simplicity?

How easy is it for any given member of staff to access and use the system as intended?

Try and concentrate on the real back-to-basics questions:

  • How many clicks does it take to get to the desired menu?

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Accuracy: The First Lesson in Recording Absence Data

Posted: 20th October, 2011 by Adam Warren

Understanding the reasons behind staff sickness absence is critical. It will ensure your company is equipped to deal with the consequent effects.

This post will look at a real-life case study – it will demonstrate how not recording your data accurately (or not recording it at all!) can all go so terribly wrong…

A case study

A recent discussion with a manufacturing company uncovered a typical example of how the lack of one small but vital piece of information led to significant problems later on. Read more →

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The London Olympics 2012: It’s Time to Start Preparing

Posted: 7th October, 2011 by Hayley Senior

One of the biggest events to happen in England in some years… In fact, one of the biggest events to happen in England that I can remember ever!

Granted: There is still a while to go before the London Olympics start. And you may think that this post is a little premature.

But the Olympics 2012 is a big public event that is going to impact your business. So it’s definitely something you should start considering sooner rather than later. Read more →

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How to Proactively Manage Holiday Burn

Posted: 23rd September, 2011 by Hayley Senior

So, here’s the scenario…

The end of the holiday calendar year is creeping closer and closer. Your staff are becoming aware that they have unused holiday. And, like every other year – what happens next?

There’s a mad rush! Everyone is taking off their holiday at once.

And what are you left with? An empty office! Read more →

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How Using the Bradford Factor Can Reduce Your Staff Absenteeism

Posted: 7th September, 2011 by Hayley Senior

What is the Bradford Factor anyway? What do I do with it? And how is it actually going to help me and my company?

These are all questions you may be (and should be) asking yourselves no matter your level within a company. Business owner. HR manager. Employee.

This article will aim to give you an understanding of what it actually does and how you can use it to benefit your company. Read more →

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Top Tips to Prevent High Absenteeism

Posted: 24th August, 2011 by Hayley Senior

Staff absence costs companies money. In fact in 2009, the CBI estimated that the cost of UK workplace absence was nearly £17bn.

Now, here’s the burning question. How on earth do you reduce absenteeism within your company?

Tackling absenteeism within any company can be a difficult task. Some is avoidable. Some isn’t.  You’re never going to be able to completely eliminate it – That’s a fact. But there are certainly measures you can put in place to reduce it. Read more →

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