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Most employers provide standalone absence management training for managers, using traditional, face-to-face delivery methods, according to XpertHR's 2011 survey report.
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| Top 10 attendance and absence articles 2011 |
1. Absence rates survey 2011: 2.8% of working time lost
XpertHR research found that absence from work was worth 2.8% of working time in 2010, equivalent to an average of 6.5 days per employee. The cost of absence amounted to £553 per employee, when averaged across the whole workforce.
2. Has the fit note helped employers to manage sickness absence?
Although the fit note is bedding in well so far, it also presents challenges for employers.
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Managing absence: records, triggers and targets
Employers are putting their absence records to good use, according to our research. In particular, they are ensuring that an individual's attendance is automatically reviewed by setting absence triggers, and are comparing their corporate records against annual improvement targets.
4. How manager training can reduce absence rates
XpertHR research finds that training line managers in absence management gives them the confidence to tackle employee sickness and non-attendance issues, and frequently leads to reduced absence rates.
5. XpertHR absence initiatives survey 2010: role of line manager is key
Employers that are actively tackling sickness absence achieve an average reduction in lost working time of 30%, and the involvement of line managers is key to success, according to XpertHR research.
6. Long-term sickness absence survey: effective management techniques
Several factors help facilitate a successful return to work after a long-term absence, according to XpertHR research.
7. XpertHR sick pay survey 2010: rates and qualifying periods
Our survey of policy and practice among 160 employers includes access to sick pay, service-related entitlement and what happens when the time limit on payments expires.
8. Absence rates and costs survey: 3.3% of working time lost to absence
Absence accounted for 3.3% of working time among survey respondents, equivalent to about seven-and-a-half days per employee.
9. XpertHR sick pay survey 2010: sick pay policies
The XpertHR survey of sick pay policy and practice examines notification procedures, as well as the evidence that employers require for company or occupational sick pay.
10. XpertHR sick pay survey 2010: fit notes
The XpertHR survey of sick pay policies and procedures investigates the use of fit notes and finds that, in the experience of many employers, the new arrangements are not working as well as originally envisaged.
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HR roles and responsibilities survey
It's that time of year again when we gather information on HR roles and responsibilities. Twelve months on, how are things in your HR department? How has your profession helped to shape business strategy this year? This is your chance to tell us what is happening in your organisation's HR department and see how it compares with other organisations.
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| Occupational health |
Occupational Health - November 2011
Occupational Health magazine is written specifically for those managing health at work. We provide the latest news, features and research.
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| XpertHR Benchmarking |
XpertHR benchmarkers: new quick benchmarking resource launched
How does your organisation compare on key HR and employment benchmarks? XpertHR Benchmarking has been enhanced with the launch of a new range of benchmarker spreadsheets to help you find out.
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| XpertHR events |
Managing Employee Health and Absence, 23 November 2011, London
This conference will show you the most cost-effective ways to reduce absence and stress among your staff. Employment lawyers will provide vital updates on Regulations related to disability, incapacity and dismissals plus more.
The Modern Workplace, 13 December 2011, London
This conference explores changes in employment Regulations that are designed to help manage family leave and improve return from maternity leave rates, reduce office overheads, boost morale and reduce employee stress.
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| From our blogs |
› Independent sickness absence review raises many practical questions
› CIPD conference: employee engagement, leadership and performance
› HR data round-up November 2011: why did you get into HR?
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| Editor's message |
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ABSENCE MANAGEMENT TRAINING
Our research into absence management training for line managers examines how such training is best delivered and evaluated and finds that interactive training, including one-to-one coaching by HR - followed up with refresher training or guidance - comes out on top.
We also find that offering such training to line managers can be very effective in boosting their confidence in dealing with employee sickness absence - lack of confidence in this area means that line managers shy away from dealing with the issue, which in turn costs organisations in increased absence rates.
The top 10 attendance and absence features for this year show that absence rates are still of primary interest, but there has been a lot of curiosity around how the fit note has bedded in.
Elsewhere, we include news and features from the latest edition of Occupational Health magazine.
 Noelle Murphy
Attendance and absence, XpertHR |
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