CIPD's Communities postings
There is some useful information on managing absence and using the Bradford factor on our Communities pages.
CIPD subject page for Absence
Absenceanonymous
A website dsevoted to reducing absence, provides case studies, and surveys on absence.
Maclay Murray Spens
This law firm has produced a podcast on Absence (May 2007), foreign workers, sexual orientation discrimination. Use the link to listen, not forgetting to switch on the sound on your computer, by going to the Start button, then the Control panel, where you will find the sounds and devices button.
Acas
The Acas website contains up-to-date information, independent advice and practical guidance on a wide range of issues relating to employment-related matters, including law.
Changeboard.com
This recruitment website has a selection of ‘how to’ articles, case studies and checklists.
Health and Safety Executive
A Government agency website, HSE has a page on its website providing employers with information and guidance on managing sickness absence and return to work. Has started to do podcasts.
HR Wigwam
This consultancy website has a tool which will calculate the annual cost of absence to organisations based on head count and absence rates.