Absence Report
Executive Summary
The purpose of this report is to critically analyse the need for effective management of absence in the workplace.
In order to do this I examined the reports and statistics concerning absence in recent years. I also looked at our own absence management policies and procedures.
My initial finding was that there is no written policy for dealing with absence.
From my research I would recommend that a written policy should be devised and implemented.
This policy should include the basics such as:
➢ Reporting procedures ➢ Requirements for certification-self/medical ➢ Disciplinary actions ➢ Trigger points for further action ➢ Advice & support available ➢ Return to work procedures
To set this out in a written policy will ensure that absence is managed consistently throughout the organisation.
Contents
Executive Summary 1
Contents 2
Introduction 3
Report 4
Summary/conclusions 9
Recommendations 10
References & reading 11
Word Count 1560
Introduction
The purpose of this report is to critically analyse the need for effective management of absence in the workplace.
In order to this I will discuss:
• Main business reasons why an organisation should ensure that absence is effectively managed. • Benefits of written polices and procedures for managing absence. • Importance of communication of these policies. • Strategies for persistent short-term absence • Issues surrounding management of long term ill health • The roles of Human Resources and operational management in this process.
Managing Absence
Why?
Absenteeism in the workplace costs employers thousands every year. Not only in the direct costs but also in indirect costs. A recent CiPD survey found the average level of sickness
The purpose of this report is to critically analyse the need for effective management of absence in the workplace.
In order to do this I examined the reports and statistics concerning absence in recent years. I also looked at our own absence management policies and procedures.
My initial finding was that there is no written policy for dealing with absence.
From my research I would recommend that a written policy should be devised and implemented.
This policy should include the basics such as:
➢ Reporting procedures ➢ Requirements for certification-self/medical ➢ Disciplinary actions ➢ Trigger points for further action ➢ Advice & support available ➢ Return to work procedures
To set this out in a written policy will ensure that absence is managed consistently throughout the organisation.
Contents
Executive Summary 1
Contents 2
Introduction 3
Report 4
Summary/conclusions 9
Recommendations 10
References & reading 11
Word Count 1560
Introduction
The purpose of this report is to critically analyse the need for effective management of absence in the workplace.
In order to this I will discuss:
• Main business reasons why an organisation should ensure that absence is effectively managed. • Benefits of written polices and procedures for managing absence. • Importance of communication of these policies. • Strategies for persistent short-term absence • Issues surrounding management of long term ill health • The roles of Human Resources and operational management in this process.
Managing Absence
Why?
Absenteeism in the workplace costs employers thousands every year. Not only in the direct costs but also in indirect costs. A recent CiPD survey found the average level of sickness
References: & Reading Personnel Practice (Malcolm & Jackson) Third edition CiPD Employee Absence 2003 A survey of Management policy & Practice ACAS-Absence & Labour Turnover CBI report - Pulling together: 2001 absence and labour turnover survey www.cipd.co.uk www.acas.org.uk www.managingabsence.org.uk