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 […]
What does furlough mean for your business?
Being on furlough, much like ‘social distancing’, isn’t something many of us thought about before this year. At present, however, it’s a concept we hear thrown around on a daily basis. However, despite it becoming a part of our everyday vocabulary, many organisations are unclear still unclear on what furlough means for them. This post […]
Why you need an absence policy
Absence, in its various guises, is inevitable – employees have to take time off. Consistently being caught off-guard by staff absence, however, doesn’t have to be. Creating an absence policy gives you a plan of action for dealing with time off – whether planned or unplanned. Here are a few reasons you need one for […]



