How to avoid Christmas leave conflict: a best-practice guide to managing time off in summary: Ensure everyone is aware of the business’s operating schedule over the Christmas period to avoid confusion and potential conflicts around time off requests. Adhere to […]
Sickness absence may be at its lowest ever level in the UK, but it’s true to say that finding a fair and appropriate way to manage unplanned absences is one of HR’s trickier roles. In many organisations, senior managers view […]
5 reasons you should be doing back-to-work interviews in summary: Back-to-work interviews are crucial for managing absence effectively, fostering open communication, and ensuring employees feel valued. These interviews can help identify any underlying issues or patterns of absence, and provide […]
With Mother’s Day just around the corner (31st March for those who need a reminder), this is a time of year when we show our appreciation and recognise mothers for the great work that they do. However, in a workplace […]
What is the Bradford Factor? In Human Resources Management, the Bradford Factor is a calculation used to generate an absence ‘score’ for individuals based on employee absence data. The idea is that frequent short and unplanned absences are more harmful […]
Halloween may be over for another year, but for HR the run up to Christmas can be something of a nightmare. For many, it is seen as a time to unwind, and get ready to spend time with close family […]
If ever we were seeking an example of why companies need an automated system to manage holiday entitlements, we need look no further than the current Ryanair debacle. According to a BBC News report, a backlog of staff leave is […]
Paper – it used to be the lifeblood of organisations, now it’s become more of a nuisance, with a lot of HR time wasted in chasing it around, as many their processes are driven by authorisation. Unfortunately, it’s not always […]
If you had the opportunity to take unlimited annual leave how would you use it? An extended holiday to visit relatives on the other side of the world? A few cheeky city breaks? Or maybe you’d just take a couple […]
Employers are increasingly looking to their line managers to manage absences – but are not giving them the tools and support to do it well. This is the key message to emerge from the 2016 CIPD/Simplyhealth Absence Management Survey, which […]
How to keep your HR processes running smoothly in summary: In this article, we look at the core actions people professionals can take to keep their HR processes running smoothly. These include: Streamline your HR processes with clear workflows and […]
We’ve all done it – whether it’s due to a drizzly, grey morning, or a restless night’s sleep, pulling a sickie is something we’re definitely not a stranger to. While there certainly may be days where it’s genuinely best to stay […]
