Practical absence management strategies for HR
Employee absence is an inevitable part of working life, but unmanaged or persistent absence can affect productivity, increase costs, place additional pressure on colleagues and reduce employee engagement. For HR professionals, the challenge is not simply recording absences but understanding why they occur and creating a workplace that supports employee wellbeing while maintaining operational resilience. […]
Employee Absence Management Software: Features HR teams should compare
Managing employee absence has become increasingly complex for modern organisations. Alongside recording annual leave and sickness absence, HR teams must balance compliance, employee wellbeing, workforce planning and operational continuity, all while providing managers with accurate, real-time information. Manual processes and spreadsheets can quickly become difficult to manage as organisations grow, making it harder to identify […]
July 2026 is Absence Management Month on HR Briefing: Make sure your solutions are part of the story!
Each month on HR Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the human resources sector – and in July we’ll be focussing on Absence Management. It’s all part of our new ‘Recommended’ editorial feature, designed to help HR industry professionals find the best products and services available today. So, if you’re an Absence Management […]
Reducing Long-Term Sickness Absence at Work
Long-term sickness absence continues to pose a significant challenge for employers across the private and public sectors, impacting productivity, increasing costs, and placing pressure on remaining teams. With mental health, musculoskeletal conditions, and chronic illness among the leading causes, reducing long term sickness absence has become a strategic priority for HR teams. Proactive intervention and robust occupational […]
ABSENCE MANAGEMENT MONTH: Building a culture that supports attendance and wellbeing
HR leaders are increasingly recognising that managing absence isn’t just about tracking time off, it’s about understanding the underlying causes and fostering a workplace culture that encourages wellbeing, inclusion, and engagement… While traditional absence management has focused on reactive monitoring and policy enforcement, the shift toward a more holistic, people-centric approach is well underway. Data […]
ABSENCE MANAGEMENT MONTH: How you can collaborate with specialists to improve wellbeing & productivity the
All HR professionals recognise the importance of a healthy and engaged workforce. Absence management plays a crucial role in achieving this goal, and collaboration with Absence Management specialists can significantly improve its effectiveness. Here’s a guide for senior HR professionals navigating this partnership… Defining the Need: Selecting the Right Partner: Building a Strong Working Relationship: Optimizing the […]
Absence Management Trends in Modern Workplaces
Employee absence is a reality for any business. However, managing it effectively can be a complex task. Thankfully, innovative absence management solutions and related services are emerging to streamline the process, improve employee wellbeing, and ultimately reduce unscheduled leave. These absence management trends are helping HR teams take a more proactive, data-driven approach to supporting employees while […]
If you specialise in Absence Management solutions we want to hear from you!
Each month on HR Briefing we’re shining the spotlight on a different part of the human resources sector – and in July we’ll be focussing on Absence Management. It’s all part of our new ‘Recommended’ editorial feature, designed to help HR industry professionals find the best products and services available today. So, if you’re a Absence Management […]
Dealing with long-term absences: Supporting your workforce
Long-term absence due to sickness is at a record high in the UK. From April to June of 2023, nearly half a million people took leave from work because of a long-term illness, adding to the 2.5 million people already absent long-term. Recent figures reveal that over 185 million sick days were taken in 2022, […]
Reshape your absence management strategy through AQ and AI
No doubt you’ve probably felt the mounting pressure of managing employee absences. Traditional approaches seem less effective against a backdrop of rapid change, hybrid working and digital transformation. For a moment, let’s reconsider how we might perceive and handle absence management. Often, organizations view absences as setbacks — disruptions that chip away at productivity and […]