How to… break the sickness cycle
‘Tis the season to be sniffly – if the number of people who’ve been ‘off sick’ when I’ve tried to contact them this week is anything to go by. Now of course it’s not uncommon for employees to succumb to […]
Sickness absence in the UK is changing… are you prepared?
£29 billion is the annual cost of sickness absence to UK businesses according to a recent study by PricewaterhouseCoopers.
At a time when organisations are under more pressure than ever to control costs, it is vital they find the right solution for minimising employee absence. Many forward thinking companies are looking at ways to improve employees’ health, morale and motivation, whilst also tackling the issues of sickness absence and unauthorised leave.
How to leave the office behind when you’re on holiday
There’s a definite whiff of suncream in the air this week as the pace of work starts to wind down and employees get ready to head off for their summer break.
Research from the Institute of Leadership and Management suggests, however, that the lead-up to the summer holidays is actually one of the most stressful times of the year and that many managers won’t be fully switching off when they take their well-earned break.
How to strike the right balance on absenteeism
If the latest survey from Canada Life is to be believed, there shouldn’t be many empty chairs in your office today. Presenteeism is apparently rife, with 93 per cent of employees saying they regularly come into work despite being ill, […]
Making flexible working live beyond the Olympics
So it’s all over. The stadium doors are closed, the competitors are heading home and the talk has turned to how we can ensure the Olympic legacy lives on. Sports clubs up and down the country have already reported a […]
Making the case for HRIS Software
There was a real buzz at Olympia this week as HR people descended in their droves on the CIPD’s annual HR Software Show. SMEs were well represented among the throng – and it was clear from the conversations and presentations […]
100 days and counting until the London Olympics
In case you missed the endless alerts earlier this week – there’s only 100 days to go before the London Olympics (well 97 days actually at the time of writing). If the latest press reports are to be believed, there […]
Staff absence ahead? How the Olympics could affect your workplace
The countdown to London 2012 has begun (196 days in case you’re wondering) – but it seems as if the prospect of the Olympics is being greeted with apathy in a significant number of boardrooms; not because of the games […]
Are new employee sickness proposals fit for business?
There’s been a cautious welcome from employers this week to the recommendations in the Government’s employee Sickness and Absence Review.
One Too Many? The impact of extended drinking hours on workplace absence
Extended drinking hours in England and Wales have led to a significant rise in workplace absence, according to a report in this week’s People Management magazine online.
Employees under pressure: Workplace stress is a top cause of absence
Confirmation from the CIPD, should we need it, that the UK workforce is under more pressure than ever before. Its latest research survey puts workplace stress as the top cause of long-term absence, overtaking the previous contenders (musculoskeletal disorders and acute […]
Absence rates between young employees and their older colleagues
Another day, another research report – this time highlighting the difference in absence rates between young employees and their older colleagues.