Staff absences from illness is, unfortunately, one of those things that every business has to deal with. Though inevitable, it can still be frustrating, as they interrupt projects and workflow, generally making an organisation less productive than it otherwise could be. Additionally, presenteeism, where employees work while unwell, can cost up to £4000 per employee […]
Every company, small/medium or large, can utilise absence administration systems. The analytics in the absence management system enables management requests for leave and ensures that leave requests are given promptly and is an automated method. Also, supervisors and managers are informed before the leave are given, in case they are needed. Hence, having detailed insights […]
As there are many advantages to taking time off from work, many companies make offering their staff a generous annual leave allowance a priority. In the UK, employees are entitled to a minimum of 5.6 weeks paid holiday each year, ensuring they have sufficient time to rest and recharge. Effectively managing annual leave requests is […]
Best practices for leave management can help reduce stress and conflict in a company is to manage to leave effectively. Employees unhappy with the annual leave they receive often make their dissatisfaction known, either directly or through reduced performance levels, leading to tension and conflict among co-workers. Additionally, absenteeism costs UK businesses £100 billion per […]
Often employers find themselves in a situation where an employee is suffering due to mental health problems at work. For some employees, their mental fitness may influence performance at work, which could direct to short-term absences, while for others, their mental wellness may push them to be unfit for work on a long-term basis. When […]
Employees and staff are the heart of any organisation, and managing their leave adequately can determine your organisation’s success and growth. Leave management seems to be one of the most significant areas of effort in HR. It is also referred to as time-off management and may be defined as a set of procedures that oversee […]
So, your IT manager is sick again, your senior developer’s wife is in labour, or your HR manager says heavy snowfall prevented him/her from reaching the office. All such things may happen, but daily business operations could be disrupted when it becomes prevalent, which can prove to be costly. Therefore, a proper absence management system […]
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 […]
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 […]
