Sickness and Absence Management
Sickness and absence can cost a business or organisation many thousands of pounds per year if not managed correctly. There are many figures stating the amount per employee, per year as an average, but they are dependant on the specific industry sector and there can be a significant difference between sectors. That being said it would not be unreasonable to assume the cost being in excess of £500 per employee, per year.
In addition to this there is the stress that it can place upon the remaining team members that have to try and cope with the additional work load and hours that may may be required from them when a team member is off ill. Staff morale can fall, tiredness becomes a risk to the welfare of the remaining staff and production is often affected.
The cost of effective Sickness and Absence Management can more than pay for itself when put in to practice with experienced and skilled HR Specialists utilising the correct procedures and policies.
Whether you have a particular issue with one employee or are experiencing an upward trend in sickness absence, Connect HR & Recruitment can assist and support you.
Our Services Include
- Review of your current policies and procedures
- Sick pay policies with trigger mechanisms
- Return to work interviews
- Attendance administration
- Return to work plans
- Seeking GP medical reports
- Support and advice
- Referral to Occupational Health Professionals
- Disciplinary for non genuine sickness
- Guidance on best practice to reduce levels of sickness absence
- Managament training
Be Proactive
Rather than waiting for the inevitable to happen there are measures and tools that can be implemented to minimise or reduce absence due to sickness which may include;
- Staff opinion surveys
- Stress level surveys
- Clear and robust sickness and absence policies
- Job design and analysis
- Continuous personal development and training
- Staff appraisals
- Job descriptions reviews
- Accurate attendance records
- Work environment
Contact us for a free no obligation consultation to discuss how we can manage and assist to minimise and reduce your sickness and absenteeism, or download our Sickness and Absence Management pack now.
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