Information relating to leave and absence management articles
People leave due to managers, not companies. 57 per cent of employees have left a job because of their manager. Poor management can create a significant dent in your employer brand. Companies face significant challenges in retaining employees who are experiencing a lack of productivity and engagement at the workplace due to poor leave and […]
Employee absence, especially unplanned absences, impact companies in several ways – especially when it comes to productivity. The most apparent reason for this is the reduced output that results from having fewer employees. This has the potential to be a significant bottleneck if a company has a compact workforce and/or it’s a busy period for […]
Although absenteeism is a persistent problem for business, on the opposite end of the scale is the issue of presenteeism. This post explores the concept of presenteeism, its causes, how it affects businesses and what you can do about it. What is presenteeism? Presenteeism refers to instances when employees come into work despite feeling unwell […]
When a member of their workforce is repeatedly absent without prior permission, they can be described as engaging in absenteeism. Although businesses have to contend with their staff missing work for a variety of reasons, the most challenging of these are unplanned absences and unexpected absences that they can’t control. Absenteeism, also known as workplace […]
Though everyone is familiar with the concept of an employment contract, the idea of a psychological contract isn’t as well known. This post looks into psychological contracts, how they’re formed, what happens when they’re breached, and how to maintain them. What is a psychological contract? A psychological contract is the collection of beliefs, commitments, and […]
Many businesses find the subject of staff sick pay to be confusing enough, without throwing part-time workers into the mix as well. Do part-time workers actually get sick leave? If so, how much do they get compared to your full-time staff? Understanding statutory sick pay (SSP) is crucial for both employers and part-time employees, as […]
With mental health issues becoming less and less stigmatised in society as a whole, employees are getting better at admitting when they feel overwhelmed and need some time off. In fact, it’s now estimated that stress is responsible for as much as 40% of all sickness absence from work. For employers, managing stress-related absences is […]
The question is, however, how exactly does statutory sick pay work? While absent employees lowers your business’ productivity, it’s also preferable that staff stay home when they’re feeling sick. After all, they can’t perform their role to the best of their abilities when they’re ill – and there’s always the possibility that they’ll pass their […]
Knowing how much annual leave your employees have accrued is important for when they request time off, as well as for when they leave the company. However, calculating staff holiday accrual can be time-consuming, and tedious, particularly if you don’t have the proper systems in place. This post looks at how holiday accrual works and […]
Navigating maternity leave policies can be daunting for both small business owners and employees. In the UK, while statutory maternity leave provides a foundation of support, many are unaware of the additional maternity leave options available and how they can impact businesses and families alike. Whether you’re an employer looking to stay compliant or an […]
