Absence Management
Dee ?? Newton
HR BP MCIPD. Driving Business Transformation. HR Magick For SME's lives between the North & South
Key Sickness Absence figures for Great Britain (2021/22)
.8 million working people suffering from a work-related illness, of which;
.914,000 workers suffering work-related stress, depression or anxiety
.477,000 workers suffering from a work-related musculoskeletal disorder
.123,000 workers suffering from COVID-19 which they believe may have been from exposure to coronavirus at work
Health and safety statistics 2022 (hse.gov.uk)
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Sadly, you can’t press a magic button to prevent staff absence. But, with a combination of tools, you can take steps to minimise it.?Developing effective return-to-work programmes, helpful workplace adjustments and offering flexible or hybrid working form part of an effective attendance management strategy. Employers should remember that most absence is genuine and that employees often need recovery support even after their return to work from illness.
The UK legal position
Used properly, the Acas?Code of practice on disciplinary and grievance procedures, and the employer’s own absence management and other procedures, provide the main tools for addressing unacceptable absence. See more in our?discipline and grievances at work factsheet.
Disability discrimination
Employers may need to make ‘reasonable adjustments’ under the Equality Act 2010 to support employees with disabilities or health conditions. For more on addressing these issues, see our factsheets on workplace?disability,?stress?and?mental health.
Struggling with staff absence, attendance or any other HR/people matter, get in touch with our HR Business Partner; Dee Newton for a friendly 30 minute free no-obligation chat now on 07852 151113.