|
Devon-based retailer Banburys has cut its absence costs by
reducing sick pay and introducing Bradford scores. To win over its staff,
it spent eight months consulting them about the changes and introduced a
subsidised health plan.
Also
The most effective ways of managing absence: the 2009 IRS survey The detailed workings of employers' attendance management initiatives are explored in this IRS survey, looking at which methods are used, their effectiveness and the tangible benefits that such initiatives provide in terms of reduced sickness absence rates.
Good practice: attendance management This section of the XpertHR good practice manual discusses the management of attendance, including attendance procedures, attendance review meetings, possible causes of frequent non-attendance and ways of encouraging and promoting attendance.
Managing absence: records, triggers and targets Employers are putting their absence records to good use, according to IRS research. In particular, they are ensuring that individuals' attendance is automatically reviewed by setting absence triggers, and are comparing their corporate records against annual improvement targets.
Employers' healthcare cash plans and other medical provisions Employers are increasingly interested in using healthcare benefits for absence management purposes. This IRS survey looks at their provision of healthcare cash plans, health and lifestyle checks, disability insurance, critical illness insurance, and similar schemes.
Focus on wellbeing raises staff commitment at North Hertfordshire College A case study of the college's introduction of a health and wellbeing focus to its reinvigorated staff development programme, which has increased its workforce's motivation, improved organisational performance and reduced absence levels. The article includes details of the impact of its use of the Bradford factor. |
