Category Archives: Financial Impact

Cutting sickness absence and presenteeism – making workplaces healthier

Posted on May 15, 2012 by renieshaw

The financial and operational effects of sickness absence are considerable, especially for small organisations. According to the most recent independent review of sickness absence*, sickness absence costs the economy around £15 billion a year. There are direct and indirect costs … Continue reading →

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Depression at work

Posted on May 4, 2012 by renieshaw

Last week (April 22-28) was Depression Awareness Week, which helped raise the profile of depression through events held across the UK. A person who is depressed will experience a combination of a wide range of possible symptoms continuously over a … Continue reading →

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Independent assessment service to be responsible for signing people off on long term sickness

Posted on November 21, 2011 by renieshaw

According to drafts of the Government’s ‘Independent Review into Sickness Absence’ by Dame Carol Black (UK National Director for Health and Work) and David Frost (the former head of the British Chambers of Commerce), which is due to be published … Continue reading →

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Incentivising attendance – thinking beyond cash incentives

Posted on June 10, 2011 by renieshaw

It is estimated that the UK economy loses 150 million working days to sickness absence each year. This led the Government to call for a major review of sickness absence in February 2011. The independent review aims to increase the … Continue reading →

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Sickness Absence back up as recession fades

Posted on March 7, 2011 by greavesj

The Telegraph reported that ‘everybody was scared to throw a ‘sickie’ during the recession for fear it could lead to redundancy – but now it appears that the odd “duvet day” is more acceptable’. The office for National Statistics (ONS) … Continue reading →

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When sickness becomes an issue in the workplace do you know your employees’ rights?

Posted on January 13, 2011 by Health4Work

On the subject of legislation, The Equalities Act 2010 came into effect in October last year. Are you aware of what it contained and are you sure your small business workplace complies with all its new guidelines? Below is just … Continue reading →

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What can small business owners in the UK do to discourage staff from pulling sickies?

Posted on December 21, 2010 by Health4Work

It would be a tragic day if Santa phoned in ill, but could anyone have spotted the signs of a sickie? According to a popular London newspaper the last Friday before Christmas is the one most likely to be ‘called … Continue reading →

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10 ways to help reduce the financial impact of ill health in the workplace

Posted on November 12, 2010 by Health4Work

With some small businesses losing on average 12 days a year to physical or mental ill health, the potential impact is considerable. This article gives 10 tips for reducing the financial impact of ill-health in a small business. Continue reading →

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