Absence management survey

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This 2015 report, produced in partnership with Simplyhealth, explores absence management trends, policy and practice in the UK. It reviews some of this year’s key findings and considers how organisations can move forward. 

The survey highlights an increase in so-called ‘presenteeism’. This was found to be more likely to have increased where there is a culture of working long hours are seen to be the norm and where operational demands take precedence over employee well-being.

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