How much is absenteeism costing your small business?
A recent report from the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) shows that for smaller businesses of 50 or fewer employees, absenteeism costs £547 per employee annually. And that is just in sick pay. It does not include other hidden costs. What are the hidden costs for employers when people are off sick? When an […]
Managing and Preventing Long-Term Sickness Absence
According to a report by the Health Foundation, the Office for National Statistics (ONS) estimated, during February to April 2024, that 2.83 million people aged 16–64 in the UK were economically inactive due to long-term sickness. This is a record high since the COVID-19 pandemic. The report goes on to review how the new UK Government needs to […]
Strategic HR – Helping Your Business Build Loyalty, Growth and Profit
Strategic HR – this article explains what it is and how can it benefit organisations and employees alike.