sickness absence Archives

6 absence challenges to prepare for this summer

30th June 2022 No Comments

BLOG Written by Alexandra Farmer on 30 June 2022 Summer is upon us, and it’s not uncommon for businesses to find that they are a little thin

Supporting a return to work for staff suffering with long COVID

11th January 2022 No Comments

Blog Written on 10 January 2022 Epidemiologists say long COVID is likely to affect over half a million people this winter, and that over 2

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

How the COVID pandemic has changed the perception of workplace health and safety

9th September 2021 No Comments

BLOG Written on 9 September 2021 It’s an unfortunate fact that workplace health and safety doesn’t always get the attention it deserves, often taking a

Workplace conflict | What it is and ways to manage it

18th August 2021 No Comments

BLOG Written on 18 August 2021 With the sudden and drastic changes that have occurred across the working world over the past 18 months, workplace

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

3 strategies for managing stress in the workplace

3rd August 2021 No Comments

BLOG Written by Oliver Williams on 3 August 2021 Dealing with stress in the workplace has long been an issue for organisations. However, due to

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.