Develop an approach to absence management which supports your business objectives and culture
Most absence is genuine. Managing absence due to sickness requires effective people management policies, which may be helped by a focus on employee well-being. Here you'll find information on absenteeism, the causes of absence, absence monitoring and management, attendance and sickness. We also provide guidance on managing long-term illness, returns to work, fit notes and sick pay.
Learn how to measure sickness absence, the main components of an absence policy, and how to address short- and long-term absence in an organisation.
View our commonly asked questions on the legal issues relating to absence procedures
Browse through the most frequently asked questions on the legal issues relating to absence management
Advice for HR professionals, line managers and colleagues to support employees with long COVID
Practical advice and guiding principles for effective support
Practical advice for effective management and support
Practical guidance to effectively manage and support an employee’s return to work after long-term sickness absence
Recommendations for ensuring a financial safety net for workers during illness
Published between 2000 and 2016 this report explored trends, policy and practice in the UK
