Alongside simplifying leave management with ScheduleLeave, we publish practical blogs on managing time off, HR best practices, handling workplace change, and running a small business more effectively.
In today’s fast-moving and rapidly changing economy, it’s not necessarily businesses with the most resources that outpace their competition but those that make the most of their resources. To get the most out of what they have, companies need to have systems in place that cover every facet of their business. HR systems, for instance, […]
Introduction to Zero Hours Contracts Zero hours contracts are a type of employment contract where the employer does not guarantee a set number of working hours—this is also known as a zero hour contract or zero hours contract. These are a type of hour contracts and are sometimes referred to as casual contracts, reflecting the […]
Sometimes, it’s in a business’ best interest for an employee to immediately cease their work when either party has given the other notice. Understanding how much notice is required is crucial for both employers and employees when considering PILON. In such instances, the employee can be sent on gardening leave or they can be given […]
In today’s increasingly competitive economic climate, most companies strive to seek out every advantage they can. This may include focusing on innovation or doubling-down on staff development, to carve out of much of their market as possible. However, an area that’s often sadly overlooked is absence management. Understanding how absence management software work can significantly […]
Challenges surrounding leave management are among those almost universally shared by companies. Underutilization of paid leave contributes to employee anxiety and negatively impacts their well-being. This is down to the fact that staff have to take time off, whether planned or unplanned, so a few issues are inevitable without an effective leave management process. That […]
Although the vast majority of companies manage attendance in some way, a far smaller proportion actively manage absence as well. The main reason for this is that most businesses see attendance and absence management as being one and the same. Surely, you can’t manage one without managing the other, right? In reality, however, although it […]
Curious about absenteeism rate calculation? It indicates the percentage of workdays employees miss, helping you identify issues and manage productivity. In this article, we’ll cover the formula and steps to calculate it accurately. Key Takeaways The absenteeism rate is calculated by dividing the total number of absences by the total number of working days, then […]
Putting a leave management solution in place should be a key objective for of an HR department, managing leave consumes a lot of time, and even the minutest mistake could prove costly. Approving leave for reporting managers is a hassle, and the employees also find it frustrating to follow the traditional route of filing a […]
The concept of an ‘unsick’ day is a proactive approach to employee health and well-being, encouraging staff to take a day off to focus on their mental and physical health before they reach the point of needing a sick day. This initiative aims to reduce the stigma around mental health and promote a culture of […]
In this article, we will throw a light on the different types of paid leave offered by the companies in the UK. But, before we move ahead with the distinct types of paid leave, let’s first understand the types of leave format that is divided in two types: Paid leave Unpaid leave The Employment Rights […]
