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Absence Management

Top 5 reasons for sickness in the UK

November 19, 2019 Mike Sothern Comments Off on Top 5 reasons for sickness in the UK

Explore the top 5 reasons for employee sickness in 2018, with insights into the causes and the significant increase in sick days taken

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Absence Management

When might the Bradford factor not work?

November 16, 2019 Mike Sothern Comments Off on When might the Bradford factor not work?

Explore the use and challenges of the Bradford Factor in HR management. Learn how to adapt it for various work patterns and ensure it’s fair application

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HR Advice

Top Reasons to stop using paper-based HR systems

October 15, 2019 Mike Sothern Comments Off on Top Reasons to stop using paper-based HR systems

Transition from paper-based to software HR systems for efficiency, cost savings, and better employee management, covering leave, records, and communication.

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Absence Management

5 Benefits of tracking employee absences

September 24, 2019 Mike Sothern Comments Off on 5 Benefits of tracking employee absences

Discover the top 5 benefits of recording employee absences: From early detection of attendance issues to improved productivity and accurate payroll

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Absence Management

How do you calculate the Bradford Factor?

September 12, 2019 Mike Sothern Comments Off on How do you calculate the Bradford Factor?

Understand the Bradford Factor, a formula assessing employee absence impact on an organisation, considering frequency and duration of absences

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Absence Management

How to manage recurring absence due to sickness

March 4, 2019 Mike Sothern Comments Off on How to manage recurring absence due to sickness

Manage sickness absences effectively with fair policies, absence recording, return to work interviews, addressing both individual cases and recurring absences

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HR Advice

Some ins and outs of sick leave

November 1, 2018 Mike Sothern Comments Off on Some ins and outs of sick leave

Essential guidelines on managing sick leave: self-certification rules, long-term sickness support, holiday-sickness, and why accurate record-keeping is crucial

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HR Advice

Encourage being healthy to reduce sickness at work

October 15, 2018 Mike Sothern Comments Off on Encourage being healthy to reduce sickness at work

Promote healthier lifestyles among employees with simple strategies like offering company fruit bowls, hosting healthy eating talks, and arranging gym discounts

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Absence Management

6 Steps to absence management in the workplace

September 30, 2018 Mike Sothern Comments Off on 6 Steps to absence management in the workplace

Explore our 6-step guide to effective absence management in the workplace, covering policies, action, long-term review, patterns, team involvement, and comms

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