Sickness absence and sick pay
Absence rates indicate the health and wellbeing of your workforce, and collecting data on sickness leave can help to identify areas with high absence within your organisation. In this report, understand how your organisation's absence rates compare to others and hear from HR professionals on topics including initiatives to minimise absence and working with line managers to effectively manage the absence process.
Many organisations opt to provide sick pay that exceeds the statutory minimum as a benefit for employees. This Brightmine research report outlines the standard rates and eligibility requirements for enhanced occupational sick pay schemes, allowing you to see how your organisation compares.
The first draft of the Employment Rights Bill was published on 10 October - just ahead of 100 days into the new Labour Government. We take an early look at how HR is reacting to the changes included in the Bill.
Our latest research delves into the intricacies of sickness absence management and reveals some challenges and best practices that organisations use to manage it.
Our latest data on sickness and absence reveals a decrease in absence rates as the effects of covid subside. Yet rates remain high due to lower immunity, high workloads and stress in the workplace
Our research finds that coronavirus continued to impact sickness absence rates in 2021, particularly in organisations where working from home is not an option.
XpertHR's research into occupational sick pay looks at the benefits on offer, including any service requirements, and the circumstances in which sick pay may be withheld.
Survey analysis: HR and legal information and guidance relating to sickness absence and sick pay.