🏵️This week's Top Tip we are looking at ‘Absence triggers’.🏵️
Our top tip is to have a monitoring system in place to track and analyse patterns in employee absences. By identifying trends early, you can take proactive steps to address potential issues before they escalate.
Typical examples of absence triggers might be:
10 or more days off in a rolling 12 month period
3 or more occasions of absence in a 6 month period
Some companies use the Bradford Factor which targets frequent short term absences (however you must ensure the triggers you use are fair and this system is not used in isolation; you must always discuss and understand the reasons for absence to determine if there are any ongoing health conditions that may be classed as a disability under the Equality Act).
When an employee hits one of the triggers then you should invite them to an absence review meeting to see how they are, the reasons for their absence and if there is anything you can do to help them improve their attendance levels. The employee should be aware of the impact of their absence as well as what is expected of them going forward.
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