Employee absence is a natural part of running a business, but when sickness levels rise or patterns become inconsistent, it can place significant pressure on teams, productivity and operational costs. Managing absence fairly and consistently is essential — not only to protect your business but also to support employee wellbeing.
Alongside case-by-case support, we can help you strengthen your long-term absence management approach through:
A proactive framework helps reduce overall absence levels and creates a healthier, more engaged workforce.
We provide tailored absence management solutions designed to help you manage sickness fairly while maintaining compliance with employment law and best practice. Our goal is to help you reach fair, sustainable resolutions while maintaining professional and legally compliant standards.
Frequent short-term absence can disrupt operations and is often a sign of underlying issues. We support you with:
Long-term sickness requires sensitivity, structure and legal awareness. Our support includes:
Some absence scenarios require additional support due to their complexity. We help with:
Poorly managed absence can lead to increased workload for remaining staff, reduced morale and higher operational costs. A structured approach helps ensure:
With professional HR support, employers can address absence confidently and protect both their people and their organisation.
Employers who work with us gain:
Consistent and Legally Compliant Processes
We ensure absence is handled in line with legislation, ACAS guidance and internal policies.
Reduced Operational Disruption
Clear processes help reduce uncertainty and maintain continuity across teams.
Improved Manager Confidence
We support your managers with practical advice, coaching and documentation so they can manage absence fairly and effectively.
Better Outcomes for Employees
Our approach balances the needs of the business with appropriate care for employee wellbeing.
Risk Reduction
By handling absence correctly, you minimise the risk of unfair dismissal, discrimination claims or procedural issues.
Our experienced HR consultants bring practical expertise across a wide range of industries. We provide a balanced approach that supports employee wellbeing while protecting business continuity and compliance. You gain:
If managing employee absence effectively is a priority for your organisation, our HR specialists are here to provide practical, compliant support.
Whether you need help strengthening your absence policy, coaching managers on return-to-work processes, addressing persistent or complex absence cases, or implementing systems to monitor and reduce unplanned leave, we will take the time to understand your challenges and operational priorities. Our approach balances legal compliance with support for employee wellbeing, helping you minimise disruption, maintain productivity and reduce the administrative burden on your HR team.
Contact us to discuss your absence management needs, arrange a consultation, or request a tailored proposal that reflects the size and dynamics of your workforce.
We offer a range of HR services to keep your operations running smoothly. Take the complexity and uncertainty out of human resources and explore our service range below or get in touch with our team for more information.
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