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7 ways to reduce staff absence
The document outlines seven tips for reducing staff absenteeism, defining it as unauthorized and habitual absence from work. It lists common reasons for absenteeism, such as stress, medical conditions, mental health issues, and low morale, while highlighting the significant impact on small to medium enterprises. Strategies for managing absence include attendance bonuses, health insurance, clear procedures, and leveraging technology for monitoring and tracking staff absences.
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7 ways to reduce staff absence
- 1. 7 Tips toreduce staff absence
- 2. We will be discussing absenteeism andhow to manage and control it Also, how we consider absenteeism to be the deliberate, unauthorised, repetitive or habitual absence from work by an employee
- 3. Most employers expect staffto take or miss a certain number of days through absence per year The Consequences of Absenteeism The disruption is acutely felt by SME’s (Small – Medium Enterprises)
- 4. The most commonreasons for absence
- 5. 01 Stress ofBurn out 02 Acute medical conditions 03 Mental Health Issues 1 04 Back and muscle pain 05 Minor Illness (colds) 06 Work related accidents The most common reasons for absence
- 6. The most commonreasons for absence2 07 Bullying or harassment 08 Home or family responsibilities 09 Low Morale 10 Job Hunting 11 Partial absence 12 Going home early
- 7. Satisfaction + Engagement= Loyalty + Commitment Office for National Statistics 2014 Some interesting facts: 131 million days were lost due to sickness absences in the UK in 2013 This is down from 178 million days in 1993 Minor illnesses were the most common reason given for sickness absence However, more days were lost to back, neck and muscle pain than any other cause.
- 8. MANAGING ABSENCE Incentive schemesof attendance bonuses for not taking sick days Bonuses schemes or payment of days not used Health insurance as part of their package Time off in lieu or flexi working
- 9. Clear, understandable procedures A comprehensive employeehandbook Person to person phone calls/ return to work interviews The 7 tips And so... 1
- 10. A conversion scheme for unusedsick days Accident & sickness insurance Cloud based absence monitoring Monitoring system has transparency The 7 tips Continued... 2
- 11. 1 2 What canhelp us?
- 12. THE POWER OFPARiM Workforce Management concepts @ParimSoftware Easy to calculate and manage absences for all staff – whatever their entitlement Alert Systems Self Service Portal GPS Clock in System Automated Timesheets Track Absences and no shows