Sickness and Absence Monitoring

Absence management is a vital part of HR that involves monitoring and handling employee sickness and time off to ensure minimal disruption to your organisation. It helps employers keep track of absence levels, identify patterns or underlying causes, and provide appropriate support to staff members.

With Breathe HR, absence management becomes straightforward - our system gives you complete visibility over employee absence, enabling early intervention and effective communication. This means you can support your team with reasonable adjustments, maintain employee morale, and promote a healthy working environment, all while reducing administrative burdens. Effective absence management isn’t just about keeping records; it’s about caring for your people and helping them return to work smoothly, ensuring your organisation runs efficiently.

The return to work process is a crucial step in supporting your employees after a period of sickness absence. With Breathe HR, this process is straightforward and designed to help both managers and staff feel confident and supported.

1. Early Contact
   As soon as you are aware that an employee is ready to return, it’s important to make regular contact during their absence. This helps to show you care and allows you to discuss any support they might need.

2. Return to Work Meeting
   On the employee’s first day back, or soon after, arrange a return to work meeting. This informal chat helps to understand the employee’s illness, any ongoing issues, and discuss reasonable adjustments or phased return plans if necessary.

3. Review and Record
   Use Breathe HR to document the meeting and any agreed actions. Keeping accurate records ensures transparency and helps monitor trends in sickness absence.

4. Providing Support
   Offer the appropriate support required to help the employee settle back in. This could include flexible working arrangements or adjustments to workload to maintain a good work-life balance.

5. Follow-up
   Schedule review meetings to check on the employee’s progress and wellbeing. This ongoing support can prevent further absence and promote a positive workplace culture.

By following these steps, you can manage return to work smoothly, ensuring your staff feel valued and supported while maintaining effective absence management for your organisation.