In absence management, as in employee management in general, the role of the line manager is pivotal. Continue reading
Category Archives: Blog
The buzz kills the need for attendance management
Traditionally, office work is seen as dull and stagnant with the misinterpretation that you arrive at your desk at 9am and do not move until 5pm. But positively, this is changing. Now, the buzz kills the need for attendance management. Continue reading
CHEP UK shortlisted for Personnel Today Occupational Health Awards 2013
Honeydew client, CHEP UK, has been shortlisted for the Award for Absence Management 2013 by Personnel Today. CHEP has been implementing modern technology and proactive management strategies in tackling absence for many years. Continue reading
How good is your data?
As with any business strategy, good data is the key and absence management is no different. How good is your data, really? Continue reading
How does your company compare?
XpertHR has released a national benchmark for absence rates and costs in the UK. Although all companies are different and few operate the same, it is always good practice to check how you are doing in comparison to the rest of the UK. How does your company compare? Continue reading
Rain or shine: Still be productive
UK workers have a tough time of it, no matter what time of the year according to absence statistics. However, come rain or shine: still be productive. Continue reading
Are your employees playing policies too well?
Whilst absence triggers can be highly effective in cutting your absence levels, the way you set them is critical to their success. Continue reading
GP fit note decisions need not always be the definitive last word
This article was written recently by Health for Work Adviceline. The Health for Work Adviceline service is provided by NHS occupational health services. It is a key part of Health, Work and Wellbeing, a Government-led initiative to improve the health and wellbeing of working age people in the UK.
Give more to get more
Since the economy dipped and employee engagement became a hot topic, CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) has been pushed as an important factor in UK business. So, why not give more to get more? Continue reading
Britain’s healthiest company 2013: What does it take?
To combat the UK’s growing sickness absence figures, PruHealth, Mercer & The Telegraph have joined forces to show us how it should be done. Continue reading