Tag: Absence
Menna Chmielewski: Five tips for the positive management of sickness absence
It’s no secret that UK employers are currently struggling with sickness rates – particularly amongst the young. The question is what to do about it!
Read MoreNatalie Mackenzie: Understanding concussion and brain injury in the workplace
Concussions are surprisingly prevalent in the workplace and can have significant implications for employee productivity, safety, and overall job satisfaction.
Read MoreHealth Foundation reveals alarming crisis among UK’s working population
A startling epidemic of illness are plaguing the UK’s working-age group, and the ONS expresses concern over the rising numbers exiting the job market.
Read MoreRishi announces shift in fit notes to address workplace absenteeism
The proposed shift in the process of issuing fit notes is intended as a solution to what has been characterised as an entrenched ‘sick note culture’.
Read MoreImpact of Universal Credit adjustments on individuals with long-term illnesses
Recent findings reveal that the ongoing rollout of Universal Credit will lead to significant financial challenges for disabled individuals unable to work.
Read MoreCurrent workplace policies inadequate for long covid sufferers
Businesses need to recognise the necessity for adaptable work policies that recognise the fluctuating and often invisible nature of conditions like Long Covid.
Read MoreNew working styles, same back pain: The impact of MSK on the workforce
51% of working adults feel that their work is the cause of their back pain. That’s not all. A million workers in the UK are too sick to work due to this!
Read MoreGrowing employee absence leading to increased UK business costs
34% UK employers have experienced increased employee absence in the last year, with employers recording an average of 4.8 days lost per employee per year.
Read MoreBrits looking for sickie excuses more than ever
At the start of February, in a single day it’s estimated that 1.6 million people called in sick, with many experts citing the end of dry January playing a role.
Read MoreVocational rehabilitation for long-term health conditions vital for employee retention
UK workers are more likely to remain with an employer long-term if offered VR support for staying or returning to work after a long-term health condition.
Read MoreDid your employees call in sick on National Sickie Day? Let’s explore why…
If employers are concerned about employees calling in sick in their workplace, they should first consider their workplace culture and policies….
Read MoreConcerns over employees with long-term chronic illnesses and barriers to wellbeing support
A fifth of employers express concern about employees living with long-term chronic illnesses, such as diabetes, certain types of cancer, or multiple sclerosis.
Read More- Joanne Swann: Simple sign language skills for every employee
- Joanna Lewis: A new era of whistleblower protection
- Tom Davis: Opening the front door to workplace mental health services
- Dr Kylie Bennett: How mental health differs between sectors and the impact stress has on employees
- Menna Chmielewski: Five tips for the positive management of sickness absence