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 […]
Accurately Measuring Absenteeism Rate Calculation: Tips and Formula
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 […]
What Are The Benefits Of Leave Management Software? 5 Key Advantages
Putting a leave management solution in place should be a key objective for an HR department, as managing leave consumes a lot of time, and even the minutest mistake could prove costly. An efficient leave management system can save time and improve efficiency for HR departments by automating manual processes and reducing administrative workload. Approving […]
Unsick days – What are they for?
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 […]
Unpaid Time Off Policy for Small Business: A Look at Different Types of Leave Offered By Companies In The UK
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 […]
Getting Employees to Take Time Off: How to Encourage Staff
Now, initially, encouraging staff to take more leave doesn’t seem like the brightest idea. After all, if employees are away more frequently, that means more interruptions to projects and workflow. However, while that encouraging your staff to take all their entitled holiday allowance might result them being away at times that are inconvenient from the […]
HR Leave Management System: Digitalisation in Leave Management Reshaping the HR Industry?
Digitalisation and technology plays a crucial role in the corporate world, especially in the HR industry. This has essentially been beneficial for startups, SMEs, and large enterprises to overcome the challenges of the COVID-19 pandemic. Managing employees’ leave and absence management in any organisation is a challenge without investing in an automated leave management system, […]
How long can an employee be on sick leave before being sacked?
In our last post, we looked into the complications associated with sacking an employee that’s on sick leave. However, along with that issue, there’s also the related question of how long they’re allowed to be on leave before you can dismiss them, and the importance of understanding employment law in these situations. In this post, […]
The Pros and Cons of Unlimited Holiday Allowance & Annual Leave
Upon first hearing about it, the idea of unlimited annual leave might seem fantastical; surely such a thing is too good to be true? However, not only is the idea a reality, it’s gaining popularity. For instance, large organisations like Netflix, Dropbox, Virgin, and even the massive General Electric are now offering limitless holidays to […]
What Causes Employee Burnout?
One of the most common dangers to an employee’s mental health is becoming burnt out. Burnout is particularly dangerous because anyone can succumb to it in a relatively short amount of time. Burnout is a type of physical, mental, and emotional exhaustion that occurs when an employee overexerts themselves for a prolonged period, without adequate […]










