Sick Leave

Paul O’Donnell: Who decides who’s ‘fit for work’?

18/02/2025

An employee who took 400 days off sick in four years won their tribunal case on the basis of unfair dismissal and disability discrimination.

Three in Five Brits Avoid Taking Sick Days When Needed Despite Rising Illness Rates

15/01/2025

Flu, migraines and mental health among top reasons for absences, but reluctance to rest persists among employees.

Analysis, Advice and Opinion

Dr. Nikki Scheiner: Challenging Barriers Between Motherhood and Leadership

Andrew Walker: Cost vs Value – What Really Matters in Health Benefits?

Colin Preece: Are Mandatory Mental Health Breaks Feasible for Healthcare?

Prof. Marcantonio Spada: How To Tell If An Employee Is Engaging In Problematic Technology Use – And How To Help Them

Louise Lawrence: Neurodiversity and Mental Health in the Workplace – Building a Culture of Support

Mark Flynn: What the Workplace Can Learn from Elite Sports