Absences are up on average by 0.2% to 3.7% suggests the CIPD and they list the most effective ways to manage absences:
· “Return-to-work interviews
· Targeting individuals with poor attendance records
· Training line managers in absence management
· Making sure that line managers are committed to managing absence
· Ensuring that absences are recorded and monitored effectively”
But what about discovering the causes of absence? Involved employees take fewer sick days are and more productive when they are at work — should be we focusing on record keeping and minimising the harm of absences or tackling the reasons why people stay away from dull work, poor management and politicking? More here
