Absence

We had a case recently where a client was concerned that their employee had gone AWOL. Despite multiple attempts to contact the employee, they didn't hear back and were getting worried. Here's what we told them to do...

When someone comes back after being off sick, have a brief, friendly conversation about how they're doing. That's it. These conversations show your team that they matter as people. They help you to spot if there's something you need to know about. And they keep you informed rather than constantly surprised. It's not about checking up on people or making them prove they were genuinely unwell. It's about making sure they have what they need to stay healthy at work.

The Employment Rights Bill is expected to introduce changes to Statutory Sick Pay (SSP) in the coming months. As a business owner,...

Do you have a plan to manage the absence of a key employee? Picture this: It's Monday morning. You're opening up for the day when your...