The recent Autumn Budget reveals a focus on reducing sickness absence among the working-age population.A ‘Get Britain Working’ white paper will be introduced to address root…
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Recent research reveals a continued gap in the recording of sickness absence impacts by employers, pointing to potential areas for improvement.Eighty-two percent of employers now record…
Sickness absence management is a complex challenge for employers, particularly when linked to disabilities, necessitating a cautious approach to avoid legal claims.Employers must define incapacity terms…
Recent research highlights changing attitudes towards sick leave.Employers acknowledge well-being strategies aimed more at productivity than absence reduction.A gap exists between perceived and actual employer support…
Research reveals that nearly 80% of UK workers might quit due to stress, demanding urgent employer action.High stress levels rank just slightly below salary concerns, compelling…
Recent figures show a significant drop in sickness absence over two decades, reaching a new low.Absence rates decreased from 7.2 days in 1993 to 4.1 days…
Swansea Council has reported a significant rise in sickness absence, primarily due to stress, presenting a challenging scenario for local governance.In the last financial year, Swansea…
Sickness absence costs UK employers approximately £29 billion annually, stressing the importance of employee health.Recognizing absence problems is crucial for employers, often unnoticed without systematic tracking.Engaging…
Small businesses often maintain strong staff relationships, with generally lower sickness absence rates. However, absence still poses a significant challenge due to the critical roles each…
A recent EEF study reveals a troubling increase in sickness absence linked to mental health in the workplace, defying broader trends.The study surveyed 345 manufacturers, covering…