Sickness & Absence

Absence from work can be one of the biggest costs for any business if it’s not managed properly. The 2007 CIPD report on Absence Management states that the average number of days lost to business is 8.4 days, at a cost of £659 per year, per employee.

Absence occurs for many reasons, including genuine short-term and long-term illnesses. However, home and family responsibilities and non work-related stress is also one of the primary causes of absence.

Managing absence in the right way will help to reduce your costs and will ensure it doesn’t become a burden for your business. The Life Bureau can provide advice and recommendations to help you to manage absence more effectively.