Peachy Mondays’ Post

🔔 Looking beyond sickness absence - what happens next? Putting in place the policies and practices to support returning employees and reduce the chance of relapse and exit makes good business sense. Thank you Make A Difference Summits for sharing some of the latest findings from the work Karina Nielsen and I have been doing to identify the key resources that need to be put in place to support sustainable return to work. It would be great to know if there is anything that is working for you or your organisation that didn’t come through in our research!

Lower levels of sickness absence have been associated with employees who are more likely to work from home. But while at first it might seem beneficial to an organisation that staff are working rather than taking the day off sick, it could be counterproductive...   Our CEO, Alan Price FCIPD FAHRI, explores this with People Management magazine below 💡⬇️ 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eXsRvJEQ #SicknessAbsence #EmployeeWellness #Productivity #WorkLifeBalance #Wellbeing #Bebright

Lower levels of sickness absence have been associated with employees who are more likely to work from home. But while at first it might seem beneficial to an organisation that staff are working rather than taking the day off sick, it could be counterproductive... Our CEO, Alan Price FCIPD FAHRI, explores this with People Management magazine below 💡⬇️ 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eXsRvJEQ #SicknessAbsence #EmployeeWellness #Productivity #WorkLifeBalance #Wellbeing #Bebright

Lower levels of sickness absence have been associated with employees who are more likely to work from home. But while at first it might seem beneficial to an organisation that staff are working rather than taking the day off sick, it could be counterproductive... Our CEO, Alan Price FCIPD FAHRI, explores this with People Management magazine below 💡⬇️ 🔗 https://lnkd.in/eXsRvJEQ #SicknessAbsence #EmployeeWellness #Productivity #WorkLifeBalance #Wellbeing #Bebright

Workplace sickness is on the rise, and organisations are taking notice. Many are turning to increased engagement efforts in an effort to improve attendance and reduce absenteeism. Are you one of them? Check out this article for more information on the topic: https://lnkd.in/eHV-cF5w

Interested in how to best support workers after they return to work after long-term sickness absence? Then read our recent MadWorld blog: https://lnkd.in/ecRjFzzk

Did you know that 79% of UK employees experience burnout? 😣 In our latest blog, we explore the causes and symptoms of burnout, as well as how you can prevent it by encouraging your employees to balance and use their annual leave. Read it here 👉 https://lnkd.in/e96Rr3iw #HR #HumanResources #SMEs #Burnout

Recent data shows a troubling rise in UK sick leave, up by 41% in three years, paired with declining workplace productivity. This trend isn’t just about absenteeism—it’s a symptom of deeper systemic issues. Neoliberal pressures for high productivity and cost-cutting are likely compounding stress and burnout, creating a cycle of disengagement and turnover. To truly break this cycle, organisations must shift from a profit-first mindset to a people-first approach. When employees feel valued, productivity follows. Read more in the article here: https://lnkd.in/gsg-n9Ce?

It's that time of year again 🤒 💉 😷 💊 As the families deal with the onslaught of back-to-school germs, coupled with the grey, wet and cold weather, it is no wonder that employee illness is on the rise. Our latest blog explores the ways to mitigate those creeping sickness days and support staff so business productivity is maintained. #sickdays #employees #timeoff #september #workplace #employeesickdays #hr #flexibleworking #remotework

A return to work plan for returning employees signed off with sickness or stress is a key part of your absence management policy. But what does a good return to work plan look like, and how can you develop one that works for your organisation? We're delving into return to work plans in our latest blog post: https://lnkd.in/ewc8YsMy #absence #absencemanagement #policy