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New WorkNest Survey Identifies Alarming Link Between Financial Pressures and Employee Underperformance

14th March 2023 No Comments

NEWS Written on 14 March 2023 Our recent survey has revealed that almost half of employers (46%) believe financial pressures are one of the main external

6 key ingredients of a solid sickness absence policy

3rd January 2023 No Comments

BLOG Written on 3 January 2023 Sickness absence. Two words that give employers a terrible headache. It’s an issue of growing concern for UK employers

Cost of doing business crisis | Moving forward with staff on long-term sick leave

14th November 2022 No Comments

BLOG Written by Alexandra Farmer on 14 November 2022 As the cost of doing business crisis continues, employers are trimming down on spend and looking

Coping with the cost of living | Managing employees’ drug and alcohol misuse

27th September 2022 No Comments

Blog Written by Sarah Bunker and Andy Hall on 27 September 2022 From the pandemic to the cost of living crisis, the upheaval of the

SSP changes mean employers cannot demand a doctor’s note until 28 days

21st December 2021 No Comments

BLOG Written on 21 December 2021 Employees who are sick or self-isolating can normally self-certify for the first seven days of absence. This means following

Excessive absenteeism | When can employers take action?

4th August 2021 No Comments

BLOG Written by Alexandra Farmer on 4 August 2021 Repeat absences can be a serious drain on the resources of any businesses. While the occasional

How to manage mental health related absences

13th July 2021 No Comments

BLOG Written by Alexandra Farmer on 12 July 2021 Though mental health has long been considered one of the greatest epidemics of our time, the

Staycations, sickness and self-isolation | How to manage short-term summer absences

5th July 2021 No Comments

BLOG Written by Alexandra Farmer on 5 July 2021 It’s not uncommon for businesses to experience higher levels of planned and unplanned absences over the summer months.

How good health and safety practices help reduce absence rates

22nd June 2021 No Comments

BLOG Written on 22 June 2021 The workplace has a significant impact on workers’ health and wellbeing. From a missed trip hazard to excessive workload

Waking up to workplace conflict | Acas report claims disputes cost employers £1,000 per employee

14th May 2021 No Comments

BLOG Written by James Tamm on 14 May 2021 Whether you’re dealing with employees not turning up for work, poor performance or a complaint from